DISTANT Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

distant

adjective

ˈdi-stənt

Definition of distant

as in away

not close in time or space the distant towers were barely visible in the fog

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as in detached

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others was distant and distracted all throughout the interview

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as in different

being not of the same kind a marriage between two people from very distant cultures

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Recent Examples of distant The way Aschenbrener explained it, advances in AI would soon enable humanity to unlock unlimited resources and colonize distant planets. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026 Roman has been designed to study the more distant universe, too. — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026 Lieu expressed concern that security perimeters would be so large during the Games that drop-off points would be even more distant, necessitating walks of up to half an hour, discouraging fans from taking buses. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 For many Nepali families living in Georgia, the devastating images coming out of Nepal are not of some distant disaster. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for distant

Adjective

Villa began their Premier League season with a 4-0 away defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, raising a number of questions about the squad’s readiness for the new campaign.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The season features six events, with each team playing two home matches and two away matches.

— Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of away

Adjective

Loco is known for its casual and rustic atmosphere, barbecue comfort food and cold drinks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Summer is typically the most expensive time to pick up a lease, with asking prices falling in colder months, according to historical Apartment List data.

— Mark Dee August 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
But a new study has found reliable evidence that this formative process involved more diverse species also making the transition.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Thankfully, his reappearance in the show actually has a deeper purpose.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of deep

Adjective

These malicious apps can be surreptitiously installed by remote attackers even when the devices are positioned behind a router.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
At least 933 workers are missing at various hydropower projects that run along the Trishuli river, which winds through multiple districts in the remote and mountainous area, according to the country’s disaster agency.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

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