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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
Growing up, my family would occasionally pile into the car and drive to distant locations for very brief vacations.
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Jason Foodman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
But far from being from a distant cosmic source, researchers determined that the fast radio burst (FRB) actually came from the 60's satellite in Earth orbit.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
The Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions are not some distant diplomatic dispute.
—Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
But there was a moment last week when everyone was talking about Brad Lander, the city’s comptroller, who has spent much of the race polling at a distant third place.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Jason Foodman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
But far from being from a distant cosmic source, researchers determined that the fast radio burst (FRB) actually came from the 60's satellite in Earth orbit.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
The Iranian regime’s nuclear ambitions are not some distant diplomatic dispute.
—Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
But there was a moment last week when everyone was talking about Brad Lander, the city’s comptroller, who has spent much of the race polling at a distant third place.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant
Adjective
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The Bananas play their home games and most of their away games against the Party Animals, similar to the relationship between the Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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There’s often something quite nice about home and away kits that mirror each other, the same design but with the colours reversed.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.—
Mike Stunson
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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The house features five bedrooms and one bathrooms. 5. $2.1 million, single-family residence in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road The sale of the detached house in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road in Oakland has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Now planners must contend with considerably different threats.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The diminutive Argentine ghosted between defenders, leapt high behind 6ft 2in center back Rio Ferdinand and met the ball with a perfect header, looping it past goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar into the far corner of the net.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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So far reviews have been positive for the film, which follows Clark Kent’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Everyone’s temperature preferences differ—some sleep hot, others cold.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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For evening or colder climates, go with the Parallel Pant.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The menu offers a diverse selection, from classic pizzas and pastas to burgers, sandwiches, steaks, salmon, and fresh salads.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Some of the last barriers to acceptance of AI as nearing AGI are overcome when AI demonstrates creativity, emotional nuance, and abstract reasoning in diverse contexts.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Tequila has long been celebrated for its deep Mexican heritage and craftsmanship, but Black entrepreneurs, mixologists, and investors are now making their mark on the industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Amazon Prime Day may be in full swing, but the online giant is not the only retailer unfurling deep discounts this week.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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Rescuers found the surfer around 9 a.m. local time on Thursday on the remote and uninhabited North Solitary Island, which is located around eight miles offshore, according to 7 News.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Make the strongest case for why remote work hurts productivity, citing evidence where possible.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Distant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distant. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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