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
The elevated backrest supports head and shoulders nicely, though, and the fabric drink holder has definitely been handy.
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Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 July 2025
The black silhouette of a male head and shoulders sits atop a ladder whose rungs are capped at each end with empty spools that might have held the threads of life.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
On SnapChat, there was a custom snap lens leveraging AR technology allowing fans to have Stitch crawl on their head and shoulders while wearing a lei, sunglasses, etc.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2025
This is one where the visual spectacle and weird fourth-wall-breaking sections stand head and shoulders above everything else, making for an extremely memorable adventure that embraces the silly side of Doctor Who.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 July 2025
The black silhouette of a male head and shoulders sits atop a ladder whose rungs are capped at each end with empty spools that might have held the threads of life.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
On SnapChat, there was a custom snap lens leveraging AR technology allowing fans to have Stitch crawl on their head and shoulders while wearing a lei, sunglasses, etc.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2025
This is one where the visual spectacle and weird fourth-wall-breaking sections stand head and shoulders above everything else, making for an extremely memorable adventure that embraces the silly side of Doctor Who.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head and shoulders
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Also, if the sesame balls with red bean paste pastries are available, then definitely try them for a post-noodle sweet treat.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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It’s named after—and home to—arguably one of the most iconic mountains in the country, and definitely the most iconic in Georgia.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
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Getty Images The NFC North was by far and away the best division in the NFL last season.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Behind the screens are two apartment buildings, undoubtedly ungrateful to such loud and bright entertainment provided free of charge.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Belichick undoubtedly should be the next in line for a statue and according to Patriots owner Robert Kraft, that will be coming in the future.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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