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
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.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
And when the dust is clear, a few laptops stand head and shoulders above the rest and receive the coveted Editors' Choice award.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Just before the beating begins, the camera leaves the boy’s perspective and moves behind him; viewers see the back of his head and shoulders.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
And when the dust is clear, a few laptops stand head and shoulders above the rest and receive the coveted Editors' Choice award.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
And when the dust is clear, a few laptops stand head and shoulders above the rest and receive the coveted Editors' Choice award.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Just before the beating begins, the camera leaves the boy’s perspective and moves behind him; viewers see the back of his head and shoulders.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
And when the dust is clear, a few laptops stand head and shoulders above the rest and receive the coveted Editors' Choice award.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head and shoulders
Adverb
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Chestnut and Sudo are far and away the favorites to win the men's and women's contests, respectively.—
July 4,
CBS News,
4 July 2025
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Nike is far and away the global leader in sportswear, and LEGO is tops in toys.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Head and shoulders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20and%20shoulders. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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