in the distance

idiom

: far away
He saw a light in the distance.

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The red neon of the Eldorado could still be seen in the distance. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 May 2025 Its namesake hilltop park offers a panoramic view of Paris, including a tiny Eiffel Tower in the distance. Celeste Moure, AFAR Media, 2 May 2025 The couple's home has picture windows that frame a desert landscape, willowy green mesquite and a brown mesa in the distance. Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 The passage’s concrete arch faded in the distance to pitch black. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the distance

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“In the distance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20distance. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

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