as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
after all that worrying, the game for the championship turned out to be a hands-down win
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as in definitely
without any question
she is hands down the most gifted musician in the class
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as in easily
without difficulty
she'll win the dancing competition hands down
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as in passes (down)
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as in kithes
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Recent Examples of hands-down
Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
GoPro still led the pack in slow motion (the Hero13 goes to 400fps in some modes), but could no longer claim to have the hands-down best action camera.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
This is my all-time favorite Jane Austen novel—and hands-down favorite literary love story.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
But Ramis' best output is hands-down Groundhog Day (1993).
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Convenient and effective, at keeping your beverages cool, yes, but the worst part about most coolers is hands-down the bulkiness.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
This is my hands-down favorite purse because of the clever design.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
But his hands-down, semi-reckless style typically gives opponents a high offensive floor early in the fight, which has always been a concern of mine.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
My favorite sneakers in my closet right now are hands-down this slim Tokyo style from Adidas.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
How to Get Around Renting a car is hands-down the easiest way to explore the peninsula.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
GoPro still led the pack in slow motion (the Hero13 goes to 400fps in some modes), but could no longer claim to have the hands-down best action camera.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
This is my all-time favorite Jane Austen novel—and hands-down favorite literary love story.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
But Ramis' best output is hands-down Groundhog Day (1993).
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Convenient and effective, at keeping your beverages cool, yes, but the worst part about most coolers is hands-down the bulkiness.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
This is my hands-down favorite purse because of the clever design.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
But his hands-down, semi-reckless style typically gives opponents a high offensive floor early in the fight, which has always been a concern of mine.
—Brett Appley, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
My favorite sneakers in my closet right now are hands-down this slim Tokyo style from Adidas.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-down
Adjective
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
Adverb
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Aidan Lee, 23, who is of Mexican and South Korean descent, definitely stuck out in his red South Korea jersey.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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With two minutes to play in stoppage time, Mexico easily cleared a corner kick from South Korea to keep the Red Devils at bay.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That philosophy informs the running brand’s product strategy, messaging and partnerships.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Yet the past always informs the present.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Riccobono said a few basic tips can help make those interactions as smooth as possible.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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That’s certainly fascinating to watch in the world today.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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However, the familial drives of men are something seldom acknowledged by society more broadly, Lewis says, and certainly not to the same degree that women's are.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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But these conservation efforts, including a successful campaign to ban the use of dynamite in fishing, didn't always go smoothly.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The first step is typically a summons and complaint, which notifies you that legal action has been initiated.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Cindy Kobold, an Arizona Public Service meteorologist, said the technology notifies them about 45 minutes faster on average than the first 911 call.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Hands-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-down. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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