head and shoulders

adverb

Synonyms of head and shoulders next

: beyond comparison : by far

head and shoulders above the competition

Examples of head and shoulders in a Sentence

a performance that was head and shoulders above all the others in the talent competition

Recent Examples on the Web The only acts ahead of him are Madonna (fourth with 12), Taylor Swift (third with 23), the Beatles (second with 14) and Jimmy Barnes, who stands head and shoulders above the rest with 15 solo chart-toppers, and a further five with Cold Chisel. —

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 July 2024 At one point, the Bombers looked head and shoulders above the rest in the American League and seemingly had the best chance to crack the 14-year World Series drought during the Aaron Judge era. —

James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024 When Authentic is mentioned in the same sentence as the other brand management companies, Salter bristles, saying his company is head and shoulders above the rest. —

Evan Clark, WWD, 10 July 2024 Compared to fast-fashion brands, yes, but trust me — the quality is head and shoulders above the $50-and-below crowd. —

Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for head and shoulders

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Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of head and shoulders was in 1642

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“Head and shoulders.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20and%20shoulders. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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