REMOTE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

remote

adjective

ri-ˈmōt

Definition of remote

as in small

small in degree there's a remote chance that it'll rain today, so I brought an umbrella

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as in distant

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others his grandfather had been a somewhat remote figure, at least until they got to spend a summer together

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as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view a remote cottage on the far side of the mountain

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as in away

not close in time or space a permanent base on Mars is likely to happen only in the remote future

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of remote Having recently moved from Bucharest to a remote village in Norway, a conservative, devoutly Christian couple and their five young children have begun to insert themselves into the fabric of their new community. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The network could support communications across remote regions where conventional infrastructure struggles to reach. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 In Zimbabwe's remote communities, the consequences of losing mobile outreach are especially visible, sometimes dramatic. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 In a remote riding situation or a grid-down type event, that’s 200 to 300 miles of traveling or commuting, with free and green power. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remote

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remote

Adjective

There’s also a small but well-equipped 24-hour gym, a sauna, steam rooms, and a Jacuzzi area with daybeds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
In a small Idaho town, a young mother is accused of killing her young twins.

— Glenn Thrush Eric Schmitt Liam Stack Tim Balk, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

As the men draw closer to the peak, the likelihood of reaching it actually grows more distant.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Henry’s horrified too, but my guy’s also confused because instead of really feeling for what her husband has been through, Julia is cold and distant.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

The final, most remote destination in my journey is Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, a secluded, off-grid glamping outpost accessible only by floatplane or boat.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
In Russia, fish processing workers were held captive in secluded company towns or stuck on ships far from shore.

— Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of secluded

Adjective

Mix these finds into your work wardrobe or your off-duty ensembles—they’re versatile enough to do it all, and the festive palette is worth drooling over.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Caminero is one of those players who, even amid a 162-game season, spends his off days watching baseball.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of off

Adjective

The year-to-date median close price for detached homes sits at $650,000, matching each of the past two years.

— Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Firefighters were called out to a residential fire near Pomegranate Avenue and found significant fire coming from a home and a detached garage.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

Eight venues are interconnected by hidden passageways, secret entrances, and whimsical performances.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The crust of the tangible world peels away, and hidden spiritual and moral realities become prominent and unmistakable.

— Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of hidden

Adjective

Shamet shot three-of-four from deep for 13 points in 16 minutes, and Clarkson scored seven points in nine minutes.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
With c, the followup to last year’s UNMUSIQUE, Lucy is now two full-length projects deep for deadAir, sporting a new distribution deal with Atlantic and trying to translate their dreamscapes for bigger crowds.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026