far-reaching

American  

[fahr-ree-ching] / ˈfɑrˈri tʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. extending far in influence, effect, etc..

   the far-reaching effect of his speech.

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far-reaching British  

adjective

1. extensive in influence, effect, or range

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Other Word Forms

• far-reachingly adverb
• far-reachingness noun

Etymology

Origin of far-reaching

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

That breakthrough would have far-reaching consequences for AI development, prenatal policy, animal welfare, medicine, mental health care, law, and emerging technologies such as brain-computer interfaces.

From Science Daily

Shalini helped conceive a newsroom project exploring the far-reaching ramifications of the Tulsa Race Massacre; it was a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Journalism for "stories that vividly reconstructed the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and illuminated its enduring effects, describing how the destruction of Black wealth and property burdened future generations," according to the judges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors also tracked the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint where around 20 million barrels a day of crude flow—as any disruption could have far-reaching consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Saturday's announcement was "a bombshell, with a far-reaching and profound impact", said Hua Po, an independent Beijing-based analyst.

From Barron's

Copper wire theft has been wreaking havoc in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County, causing far-reaching internet service outages and cutting off phone service to seniors in South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• extensive
• important
• momentous
• pervasive
• significant
• sweeping