far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ How to pronounce far-reaching (audio)
: having a wide range or effect

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass
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The far-reaching melancholy of musical theater has always been front and center in McAlpine’s work, which layers a lyricism of desire on top of string-heavy indie-pop arrangements. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025 Lessons from the Indian Vulture Crisis The damage that follows local vulture extinction could be far-reaching, affecting not only animals but humans too. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025 The economic consequences of restricting scientific inquiry on this scale could be far-reaching. John Drake, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 President Trump plans to put Ed Martin, his first pick for U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., who was rebuffed by the Senate, in a far-reaching role at the Justice Department. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for far-reaching

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far-reaching was circa 1590

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“Far-reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-reaching. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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far-reaching

adjective
far-reach·​ing
-ˈrē-chiŋ
: having a wide range, influence, or effect
a far-reaching decision

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