far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ 

: having a wide range or effect

Synonyms

• broad
• deep
• expansive
• extended
• extensive
• far-flung
• rangy
• sweeping
• wide
• wide-ranging
• widespread

Examples of far-reaching in a Sentence

to the pioneers the far-reaching prairies seemed like an endless sea of grass

Recent Examples on the Web

The loss of pollinators like the monarch could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and the people who rely on them. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024

The Trump administration’s immigration policies could have far-reaching effects in New York, and advocacy organizations are planning to rally outside City Hall Thursday in protest of the meeting. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024

Without strategically connecting local resources and developing a robust, shared platform, there’s no far-reaching, lasting economic growth. —Kathleen Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

And however far-reaching the cannabis effect is, the situation is likely to get way worse in the years ahead. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

far-reaching

adjective

far-reach·​ing

-ˈrē-chiŋ

: having a wide range, influence, or effect

a far-reaching decision