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
There have been a lot of good movies out this year, but Weapons is far and away my favorite of the bunch.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sacramento to Los Angeles International Airport is the most popular route, according to the most recent week of data from FlightRadar24; combining the LAX route with flights to and from Burbank, Los Angeles County was far and away the most popular.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The transfer fee is far and away a club record for MNUFC.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
And while a relatively new host, Jennings is far and away the most talented of his generation with his quick banter, his warmth laced with just the right amount of edge.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sacramento to Los Angeles International Airport is the most popular route, according to the most recent week of data from FlightRadar24; combining the LAX route with flights to and from Burbank, Los Angeles County was far and away the most popular.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The transfer fee is far and away a club record for MNUFC.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
And while a relatively new host, Jennings is far and away the most talented of his generation with his quick banter, his warmth laced with just the right amount of edge.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and away
Adverb
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Traditionally the head and shoulders is a reversal pattern at the end of long trends.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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Each one is different in terms of form (full figure or head and shoulders) and location.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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My niche is definitely the leg lift.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Barceló Maya Grand Resort Xpu-Ha, Mexico At Barceló Maya Grand Resort, bigger is definitely better.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The threats are so vague, and government power so extensive, that this will undoubtedly drive widespread self-censorship and suppress free expression across many communities out of fear.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her victory marked an undoubtedly historic moment for the franchise, though Floresca’s journey on the series will be remembered for numerous reasons.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Far and away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20away. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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