Synonyms of head and shoulders

head and shoulders

adverb

as in definitely

by a considerable margin

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• definitely
• far and away
• by a long shot
• undoubtedly
• by all odds
• by far
• by half
• really
• well
• unquestionably
• significantly
• substantially
• decidedly
• considerably
• extensively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• just
• slightly
• hardly
• scarcely
• barely
• marginally
• minimally
• minutely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of head and shoulders

Preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Storm Prediction Center shows Illinois leading the rankings across the country, head and shoulders above the traditional Tornado Alley areas of Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

While Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, there are a handful of moments that stand head and shoulders above the rest. — Mark Prussin, CBS News, 18 June 2026

Sumner barely escaped death; his head and shoulders were slashed to the bone. — Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026

Accessible rooms are available, putting this hotel head and shoulders above comparable historic properties. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026