furthest
Americanadjective
adverb
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to the greatest degree or extent
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to or at the greatest distance in time or space; farthest
adjective
Example Sentences
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They were the first crew to be the furthest from the Earth, breaking Apollo XIII’s record.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
"We broke the distance record for Apollo 13, the furthest that humans have ever traveled from our home planet. And the moment was special," Gibbons said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Brin’s alleged new dwelling sits at the end of the island that is furthest away from these bridges, offering spectacular views of La Gorce and Normandy Isle.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
West Ham finished 15th in 2007-08 after being eight points from safety after 30 games - the furthest a side have been from safety at this stage of the season and survived.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
Actions of any sort in one generation might have incalculable consequences in another, so that merely to sneeze was a pebble thrown into a pond, whose circles might lap the furthest shores.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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