BY A LONG SHOT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

by a long shot

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Definition of by a long shot

as in definitely

by a considerable margin He knew he wouldn't be able to make it on time by a long shot.

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by far

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But the chocolate babka is by far Bakey’s most popular item, with the almond babka not far behind.

— Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
The New York New Jersey host committee has repeated for years that security is one of their top concerns for the tournament — and this World Cup final will be, by far, the most high-profile spectacle in the region this summer.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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