Synonyms of by far

by far

phrase

as in definitely

by a considerable margin

They were by far the best team in the league.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• definitely
• undoubtedly
• well
• really
• far and away
• head and shoulders
• by a long shot
• unquestionably
• decidedly
• significantly
• substantially
• considerably
• by half
• extensively
• by all odds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• just
• hardly
• slightly
• barely
• scarcely
• marginally
• minimally
• minutely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of by far

Venezuelans were by far the biggest migrant group, more than doubling the next largest, Mexicans. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Tickets for the White Sox-Guardians game on Wednesday are by far the most expensive and most in-demand of any of the three MLB division series playoffs. — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Kacmarek also had by far Miami’s best run blocking grades in his 13 run blocking snaps. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Canal+, by far the country’s biggest pay-TV operator and one of the main pillars of French film financing, would be hit hardest, representing a cost of approximately €200 million a year. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026