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
But don't be fooled, the earnest and inventive bartenders will make sure your tipple is a far cry better than decent.
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Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The home dressing room is far cry from Goodison too — spacious and circular instead of rectangular and cramped.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
But even at that level, India would be a far cry better than China, which has been hit with a tariff of 145%.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Stone's performance as Bella in Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things was zany, absurd, out there, and a far cry form her previous performances.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2024
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Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The home dressing room is far cry from Goodison too — spacious and circular instead of rectangular and cramped.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
But even at that level, India would be a far cry better than China, which has been hit with a tariff of 145%.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
Stone's performance as Bella in Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things was zany, absurd, out there, and a far cry form her previous performances.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far cry
Noun
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But with Tuesday’s result, two historic foes located 10 miles apart might find some separation.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another event planned to return to Scripps Park this year is San Diego Triathalon Challenge Weekend, highlighted by a 1-mile ocean swim, 30-mile bike ride and 8-mile run.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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But in a region filled with metropolises worth the long haul, Bangkok's point of difference is found in the thrills of the unexpected.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Read on to learn the main reasons why, and how to nourish your social life for the long haul.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Far cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20cry. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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