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Definitions

far-flung

[fahr-fluhng] / ˈfɑrˈflʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
widespread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distant extensive global remote
WEAK
comprehensive far-extending far-going far-reaching far-spread far-stretched long spacious wide-extending wide-ranging wide-reaching wide-stretching widely distributed widespread without end
Antonyms
STRONGEST
close friendly limited near nearby warm

Example Sentences

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The tradeoff for tight quarters is proximity to conveniences and culture not generally found in far-flung places.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

It also leaves them at the behest of wealthy firms in far-flung states with no ties to or understanding of the communities the medical practices serve.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

But, despite those efforts, the subsequent backlash over the far-flung location has led organisers to offer refunds to those customers who "prefer not to attend due to increased travel distance".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Students at colleges as far-flung as Rhode Island, Louisiana, Arizona and Wisconsin were alerted to the bet, they said in interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

I no longer have any of those chapbooks that used to keep me company in so many far-flung places.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez