FAR AND AWAY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

far and away

adverb

Definition of far and away next

as in head and shoulders

by a considerable margin that Mexican restaurant is far and away the best in the area

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Recent Examples of far and away Against all the odds and at the height of the Cold War, a group of mostly amateur and young college-age players took to the ice for their country going on to defeat the mighty Soviet Union, then far and away the best team in the world and seeking a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. —

Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026 Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents again were far and away the leaders in selling homes in Highland Park in 2025, according to the Multiple Listing Service. —

Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026 Endorsed by a dozen medical groups, the AAP schedule is far and away the preferred version for most healthcare practitioners. —

Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026 Long-term and short-term incentives are largely stock awards, and make up far and away the largest portion of CEO compensation. —

Robert Frank,devan Burris, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far and away

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But at this specific Chevron, prices are head and shoulders above surrounding pumps, hovering at $3 more.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Lifting your head and shoulders to one side or the other or engaging in bicycle crunches by involving your legs will, too.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026