far-off
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of far-off
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Oil and gas companies have been ramping up their search for new opportunities outside the U.S. for quite a while, and the war in Iran will likely accelerate their hunt in far-off regions.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Sent on a far-off mission to save the world from a mysterious threat, he discovers that he may not be alone in deep space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
And when the production falls somewhere between RedOne productions and Plan B deep cuts, that world becomes a post-cultural, hazy pop dystopia of both the past and a far-off, distant future.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
But for the parents of Papiri, the prospect of living peacefully with the enemy remains a far-off dream as they pray for their children's safe return.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
Her gaze was far-off and dreamy, because when Sierra Russell was into a book, she was totally into it.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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