as in definitely
by a considerable margin
a performance that was head and shoulders above all the others in the talent competition
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Recent Examples of head and shoulders
There are quite a few robotic vacuums to choose from right now, but some are clearly head and shoulders above the competition.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Not just Superman’s powers, but his character is literally too good to be true, and his untrueness is the source of his seemingly eternal, alien, and yes, as the film insists, subversive appeal, standing head and shoulders above the rest of the superhero class.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
There have long been four batters considered head and shoulders above any other active players.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The elevated backrest supports head and shoulders nicely, though, and the fabric drink holder has definitely been handy.
—Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 July 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Not just Superman’s powers, but his character is literally too good to be true, and his untrueness is the source of his seemingly eternal, alien, and yes, as the film insists, subversive appeal, standing head and shoulders above the rest of the superhero class.
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
There have long been four batters considered head and shoulders above any other active players.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The elevated backrest supports head and shoulders nicely, though, and the fabric drink holder has definitely been handy.
—Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head and shoulders
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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Through three weeks, the Panthers and Rams rank far and away as the best kick coverage teams in the NFL.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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In theory, the outside dollars from Apple (a former customer), Nvidia (a potential foundry customer), and others would allow Intel’s chip manufacturing to catch up to TSMC, which is far and away the world leader.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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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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“Head and shoulders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20and%20shoulders. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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