as in mile
a long distance
the experienced birder was able to identify birds from afar
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Recent Examples of afar
Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Oct. 2024
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Down, down goes the Dow
afar are interest rate cuts
on a distant shore
A day after rallying due to the Fed’s softened tone on interest rates, stocks plummeted yesterday as unemployment grew faster than expected.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
What has become of our beautiful-from-afar, but gross-up-close city?
—Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2019
Grey Worm was largely motivated to violence by Missandei's death, but seeing the damage from afar could shift his loyalties.
—Carrie Wittmer, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 May 2019
Adverb
The big race is also known for drawing celebrities from near and afar, who can be spotted in the paddock — an area behind the pitlane and garages where the teams set up hospitality units.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Oct. 2024
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Down, down goes the Dow
afar are interest rate cuts
on a distant shore
A day after rallying due to the Fed’s softened tone on interest rates, stocks plummeted yesterday as unemployment grew faster than expected.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afar
Noun
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United Airlines , JetBlue — United Airlines and JetBlue gained 2% and 1%, respectively, after the companies announced a deal called Blue Sky that would allow customers of either airline to earn frequent flyer miles on the other.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Would a Venezuelan contestant who rolled off her log need to use her airline miles when forcibly flown to the waiting arms of Maduro’s brutal regime?—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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According to signs posted on the doors of the Festival Marketplace, vendors are migrating to the Lauderhill Mall, part of broad portfolio of retail properties owned by IMC Equity in South Florida and elsewhere in the state.—
David Lyons,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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More obstacles: Boston Legacy will play its first NWSL season at Gillette Stadium after delays to the redevelopment of White Stadium caused the club to look elsewhere for its 2026 home games.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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The Dodgers’ vaunted rotation fell apart quickly this season, with starters Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and River Ryan injured, and relievers Emmet Sheehan, Evan Phillips, Kirby Yates, Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and Michael Kopech all on the injured list.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Kody's marriages to Meri, Janelle and Christine fell apart within a span of 14 months.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said the time away could bring a new wave of energy to Messi and the others.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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But even the flames of hell can’t keep Southerners away from our beloved summer desserts.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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“Afar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afar. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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