Synonyms of by a long shot

by a long shot

phrase

as in definitely

by a considerable margin

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• definitely
• head and shoulders
• far and away
• well
• undoubtedly
• really
• by far
• decidedly
• unquestionably
• significantly
• substantially
• considerably
• by half
• by all odds
• extensively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• just
• hardly
• barely
• slightly
• scarcely
• marginally
• minimally
• minutely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of by a long shot

Sorry, folks, but in my opinion, unfortunately, this election is not over by a long shot. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

What relatively few people know, however, is that this landmark moment will not, by a long shot, be the first time Australia has shown in Chanel. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

However, the Fairbuds 2 are made to outlast these by a long shot, and extending their life span doesn't cost much. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

The White Horse Tavern, which opened in Newport in 1673, predates American independence by a long shot. — David Jefferys, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2017