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far-reaching

[fahr-ree-ching] / ˈfɑrˈri tʃɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
broad, widespread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extensive important momentous pervasive significant sweeping
WEAK
far-ranging wide
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant limited narrow trivial unimportant
WEAK
incomprehensible

Example Sentences

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Farmers also need more fertilizer as they grow their crops, so that’s going to be an ongoing issue — with far-reaching effects for consumers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The study highlights how microscopic processes in the ocean can have far-reaching global impacts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The word cure, Richardson says, is far-reaching, and while very laudable as a goal, doesn’t capture the current reality.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

She added that the investigation was "complex and far-reaching" and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the police.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Contrary to later belief, he was acutely aware of the far-reaching implication of his study: his question was crucial to “the history of the evolution of organic forms,” he wrote.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee