in the distance

idiom

: far away
He saw a light in the distance.

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Kwong looked out to the clear-blue skies and craggy Sierra Nevada in the distance, taking in the moment. Rachel Ng, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025 While the possibility of a One Direction reunion is tempting, the likelihood still feels far off in the distance. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025 The post kicked off with a picture of Paul, in a white outfit, getting down on one knee in front of a scenic view, which included water and mountains off in the distance. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 One of the best ways to enjoy your time here is on the front porch overlooking the rolling vineyards and Mount Hood in the distance (glass of wine in hand, of course). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the distance

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“In the distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20distance. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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