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
But none would be as likely to come roaring back as measles, far and away the most infectious of the bunch.
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But far and away the most powerful moment in all of The Pitt’s first season takes place in near-total silence.
—Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
Again, actually using your muscles is far and away the most effective way to keep and grow them.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 May 2025
Listen to this article In the run-up to last November’s presidential election, and in the months following it, Americans have repeatedly said that the economy is far and away the most important issue on their minds.
—Nathaniel George Booker, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But far and away the most powerful moment in all of The Pitt’s first season takes place in near-total silence.
—Jeremy D. Larson, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2025
Again, actually using your muscles is far and away the most effective way to keep and grow them.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 May 2025
Listen to this article In the run-up to last November’s presidential election, and in the months following it, Americans have repeatedly said that the economy is far and away the most important issue on their minds.
—Nathaniel George Booker, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and away
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This is one where the visual spectacle and weird fourth-wall-breaking sections stand head and shoulders above everything else, making for an extremely memorable adventure that embraces the silly side of Doctor Who.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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And when the dust is clear, a few laptops stand head and shoulders above the rest and receive the coveted Editors' Choice award.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Vanuatu definitely plays better on a modern-day viewing when contrasted against how kumbaya new-school seasons have been (at least until Survivor 46).—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Me, my life, elements of my music and most definitely the world.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Far and away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20away. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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