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as in away
not close in time or space
the distant towers were barely visible in the fog
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as in detached
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
was distant and distracted all throughout the interview
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as in different
being not of the same kind
a marriage between two people from very distant cultures
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Recent Examples of distant
The latest research has explored evidence from this distant chapter of Mars’ past, revealing ancient sources of water in the Gale crater region that evaporated and left behind wave ripples.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
The flashes of radio energy emanate from distant galaxies, with the most distant and most powerful ever observed being found 8 billion light-years away and documented in a 2023 study.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The other pulsated from the outskirts of a distant old, dead galaxy no longer producing stars, according to a new study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Phillip raced around the exterior of the house, checking for embers and spraying distant hot spots with water, protecting what had become an island in the fire.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
The flashes of radio energy emanate from distant galaxies, with the most distant and most powerful ever observed being found 8 billion light-years away and documented in a 2023 study.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The other pulsated from the outskirts of a distant old, dead galaxy no longer producing stars, according to a new study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Phillip raced around the exterior of the house, checking for embers and spraying distant hot spots with water, protecting what had become an island in the fire.
—Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
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Though Swift skipped all of Travis Kelce's away games this season due to scheduling conflicts and alleged security concerns, some speculated that there was more to her absense in Buffalo, New York.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 Jan. 2025
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On the cul-de-sac, gameday starts at one neighbor’s basement bar for home games, and in the living room of another during away games.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Remove anything flammable from within a 5 feet perimeter of your home and any detached buildings, such as dry leaves and pine needles.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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But the detached garage and a guest cottage were destroyed, as were all but three or four of the 20 or so houses on their block near the Altadena Golf Course.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The handful of researchers and companies leading the push to make IVM more mainstream are taking different approaches.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Anger and Cage, although vastly different in temperament, both emerged from the L.A. bohemia of the early and mid-twentieth century.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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From far Western Europe, the partial lunar eclipse phase preceding totality will be most of the main event.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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In response to the rise of populism or the far right, the centrist parties tend to close ranks, and that in turn strengthens both far-left and far-right parties even more.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
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But Posey’s first significant trade as president of baseball operations required a bit of a cold touch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Carter Tanton The terraced grounds host a pool and spa, cold plunge, sauna, and several alfresco lounging spots.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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Matharu opened his store at 40 Savile Row in 2022 and brought a younger, more diverse clientele to the area.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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The filmmaker, who has amassed an impressively diverse resume that spans genres, budgets and blockbusters, made the most of his time in the spotlight by retracing his festival roots and delivering a call to action to all of the storytellers in the room.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Motivated by a deep empathy for the homeless crisis gripping his nation and keen to highlight the problem, the electrician set off on a solo 4000km run across the vast continent, starting at Perth’s Cottesloe Beach and ending at Sydney’s Bondi Beach after 47 days.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Updating leadership programs requires a deeper alignment with organizational strategies and critical processes.—
Dave Barnett,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But seriously, the culture has been sick with thrillers about young people getting invited to remote locales for bizarre rituals among the wealthy of late.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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The internship program combines in-office and remote experiences to foster independence, confidence, and communication skills.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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