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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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
But that’s a far cry from the real number, because like Dillard’s, BKE has been handing out large specials to start each of the past few years.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Myers nails the realistic teen who is a far cry from the unflappable Nancy Drew, screwing up plenty and often terrified of what she's gotten herself into.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The crystal-clear water and salty ocean breeze are a far cry from the indoor pool’s stagnant air.
—Hannah Singleton, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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