1
as in extensive
having considerable extent
it could once be said that the sun never set on the far-flung British Empire
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2
as in away
not close in time or space
traveled to far-flung towns that had not seen a doctor in years
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Recent Examples of far-flung
Photo: Courtesy of the Oberoi Group This is the second wildlife resort for Oberoi, the luxury hospitality brand with outposts scattered across some of the most covetable and far-flung destinations on the planet.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Oh, and the bar doesn’t take cards, which gives an idea of how far-flung this place is.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Spend the afternoon strolling the scenic Venice Canals, which were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney, and his eponymous boulevard, which has become a haven for designers local as well as far-flung.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Researchers are actively looking at the issues which are far-flung.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Oh, and the bar doesn’t take cards, which gives an idea of how far-flung this place is.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Spend the afternoon strolling the scenic Venice Canals, which were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney, and his eponymous boulevard, which has become a haven for designers local as well as far-flung.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
Researchers are actively looking at the issues which are far-flung.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-flung
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The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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His first exposure to the sport’s elite was via VHS tapes played by his teams’ coaches on bus trips to away games, often recordings of matches from past World Cups.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Significant variation results from the away games the athletes play.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The high court paused a federal judge’s prior order blocking DOGE from immediately getting broad access to the data.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The specific geographical nature of spirits, like American whiskey only being able to be made in America and Scotch only being able to come from Scotland, must be considered when negotiating broad trade deals, Swonger said.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers compare them to a powerful lighthouse that shines for milliseconds in the middle of a rough, distant sea.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
23 Aug. 2025
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In Sheth’s images, the subjects’ backgrounds appear almost as dreamscapes, or portals to distant universes.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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In between were segments that captured the wider breadth of the Jonas journey, with songs from the assorted solo releases and side projects of Nick and Joe, as eldest brother Kevin dutifully manned his guitar throughout the night amid the 11-piece backing outfit and horn section.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The company is known for its wide range of plan options and fast speeds for the price.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The relentless warming of Antarctica and its surrounding waters is a long-term trend—a sort of chronic sickness for the far south.—
Matt Simon,
Wired News,
30 Aug. 2025
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That matches Samsung and far outpaces OEMs like OnePlus and Motorola.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Aug. 2025
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Amid unprecedented and sweeping changes to federal vaccine policy, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan's chief medical executive, said public health officials in states like Michigan are taking the lead in determining how COVID-19 vaccines will roll out in their communities this fall.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Germany plans to boost military recruitment as part of a sweeping effort to strengthen its national defenses in response to security concerns sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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There's something nice about having a deep repertoire of your own music that means something to your audience.—
Ed Masley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Far-flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-flung. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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