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

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

Hochul hit back by suggesting the Knicks are head and shoulders ahead of the Spurs after a reeling off an amazing 11-game playoff winning streak and two straight series sweeps. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026