far and wide

adverb

variants or less commonly far and near
: in every direction : everywhere
searched far and wide

Examples of far and wide in a Sentence

we searched far and wide for a surgeon who could perform that delicate operation
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Their expertise in the children’s entertainment space, combined with our creative vision for the show, means that our Scavenger family adventures will reach audiences far and wide. Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 The two didn’t have to search far and wide for a name of their new initiative by calling it A2R2. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024 For good reason, those who travel far and wide to attend the festivities and shows aren’t holding back this time around. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Sep. 2024 At the time, New York’s guidelines—which Varma was promoting far and wide—limited gatherings to 10 people or fewer in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for far and wide 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of far and wide was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Far and wide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20and%20wide. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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