remotest 1 of 2

adjective

as in farthest
most distant from a center news of the emperor's death had spread even to the remotest corners of the empire

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remotest

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adverb

as in far

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remotest
  1. farthest
  2. far
  3. away
Adjective
  • That's close to the farthest point in its orbit, which is 252,088 miles away, according to NASA.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
  • At its farthest, the capsule was more than 268,000 miles from Earth.
    — Marcia Dunn, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2022
Definition of farthest
Adverb
  • On Wednesday, the evening before they were set to dock, the mood seemed far more jovial aboard the ship; sailors were chatting and laughing, some were running a 5K around a deck now free of aircraft.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • While their work with BCA continues, the Mitchells went a step further and created their own breast cancer organization, Pink Aid.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of far
Adverb
  • They’re drawn by its floor-to-ceiling windows and Hudson River views, plus the porte-cochere that allows discreet access to $500,000 parking spaces away from paparazzi and nosy neighbors.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Some donors came away questioning spending decisions, particularly on pricey consultants and lavish events.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Remotest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remotest. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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