far cry

Definition of far crynext
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 Indeed, the Garden is a far cry from the venues that have seen celebrity nuptials in the past — think Jeff Bezos taking over Venice to wed Lauren Sánchez or even Dua Lipa in Sicily. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Those numbers are a far cry from numbers posted by Special, which debuted with approximately 69,000 in total units (including pure sales and streaming-equivalent numbers). — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 Louis-Gabriel Nouchi adds that organizing well in advance allows the team to work on a lighter schedule this week, a far cry from the fashion stereotype that everyone works around the clock in the days leading up to a show. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 23 June 2026 Adorned with almost graphically violent labels showcasing alpha predators -- a shark, a grizzly, an orca, a lion and some sort of particularly angry bird of prey -- the bottles are a far cry from the placid villas and languorous ladies plastered across so many wines. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for far cry
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Noun
  • The town of Moab is just over 25 miles away and is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, browse the boutiques for Utah souvenirs, or stop for a sweet treat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Its long-term goal is to transport 1,000 pounds of cargo over 1,000 miles for less than $1,000 per flight.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
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  • Ingredients like caffeine and L-theanine have long research tails behind them, but the pouch itself as a delivery system has not been studied for the long haul.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Because the team is dealing with a rash of injuries to key players, and the week without a game gives the Hurricanes a chance to recover before the long haul of the season that remains.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Far cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20cry. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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