as in mile
a long distance
the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab
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Recent Examples of far cry
Teräväinen finished with 35 points (14 goals, 21 assists) in 75 games, a far cry from his 58-point campaign in 2024-25.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far cry
Noun
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That’s because Ishigaki sits about 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) away from Tokyo, but only 270 kilometers (168 miles) from Taiwan.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The kick stage will be able to take big payloads from LEO to higher-energy orbits — for example, up to 8,800 pounds (4,000 kg) to geostationary orbit, a popular hangout for spy, communications and weather satellites that lies 22,236 miles (35,785 kilometers) above Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Katie Holmes and Eva Longoria have both worn them, which must be a sign that this functional-meets-sexy, minimalist ‘90s silhouette is here to stay for the long haul.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In the long haul, the Vikings project a potentially game-breaking role.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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