far cry

noun

Synonyms of far crynext
1
: a long distance
2
: something notably different
the effects of the new law were a far cry from what was intended

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the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab
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Attitudes today are a far cry from the days of Kristal Larson’s youth. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Each one becomes a part of the fabric of Fashion Week, but their disparate problems are a far cry from the glitzy event’s self-importance. — Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The Heat were outscored by 28 points across his 211 minutes on the floor against Dallas, a far cry from his plus-62 mark in his first five appearances. — James Jackson, New York Times, 20 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 See All Example Sentences for far cry

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of far cry was in 1817

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“Far cry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far%20cry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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far cry

noun
1
: a long distance
2
: something notably different
her completed project was a far cry from what she had envisioned
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