Definitions

a far cry from

ADJECTIVE

different

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disparate dissimilar distinct divergent unalike unlike unsimilar

STRONG

antithetic antithetical at odds at variance changed clashing contradistinct contradistinctive contrary contrasting contrastive discrepant like night and day opposed otherwise poles apart variant

WEAK

incommensurable incomparable inconsistent mismatched mismated unequal unrelated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

alike common identical like same similar uniform

WEAK

correspondent harmonious

Example Sentences

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And American working-class staple Waffle House is becoming a fast favorite for visitors to discover American delicacies like “biscuits and gravy” — a far cry from “biscuits” and “gravy” elsewhere.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

China’s market is down 11% this year, a far cry from the emerging market superstars: South Korea is up 122%, and Taiwan is ahead 73%, both surging on the AI chip boom.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Her message was a far cry from the pressing one U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

By this time, maximum temperatures will range from 15-20C, a far cry from the late May heat.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Which was a problem, because while I was a lot of things, I was a far cry from perfect.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

a far cry from

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