far cry
noun
1
: a long distance
2
: something notably different
the effects of the new law were a far cry from what was intended
Examples of far cry in a Sentence
the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab
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Saturday’s outcome was a far cry from the Current’s previous match result, a 4-0 loss to the Washington Spirit.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The current edition of the Bulls is a far cry from the Jordan days, but that’s why the Bulls are looking for someone with Lloyd’s credentials to help restore the glory missing for nearly three decades.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Still absurd to the average person, but a far cry from what Biles paid.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The current edition of the Bulls is a far cry from the Jordan days, but that’s why the Bulls are looking for someone with Lloyd’s credentials to help restore the glory missing for nearly three decades.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Still absurd to the average person, but a far cry from what Biles paid.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
This is a far cry from the faster speeds we're used to seeing with the residential service, resulting in lower and more inconsistent speeds overall.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for far cry
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“Far cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20cry. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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