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
Therefore, the next step is for the stock to continue building on the breakout attempt from the inverse head and shoulders pattern discussed earlier.
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Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Accessible rooms are available, putting this hotel head and shoulders above comparable historic properties.
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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.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
Guests who don’t want to use the technology can enter through a separate entrance marked with a silhouette of a head and shoulders with a slash through it.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for head and shoulders
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 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
Guests who don’t want to use the technology can enter through a separate entrance marked with a silhouette of a head and shoulders with a slash through it.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for head and shoulders
Recent Examples of Synonyms for head and shoulders
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Aidan Lee, 23, who is of Mexican and South Korean descent, definitely stuck out in his red South Korea jersey.
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Yeah, the shape was definitely interesting—almost a new take on the low-profile sneaker, which has been sending everyone into a tizzy.
Adverb
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The most viral moment from the event was far and away Hokit's comments about Obama, which took place as he was interviewed by UFC commentator and right-wing podcaster Joe Rogan.
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But in terms of how people get their TV these days, Roku is far and away the leader.
Adverb
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The national team has undoubtedly become Messi's priority in more recent years, although building a team around that could have backfired on Scaloni if his playmaker could not reach the heights expected of him.
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The Three-Fifths Compromise undoubtedly increased the political power of slave states and affected how electoral votes were allocated.
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“Head and shoulders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20and%20shoulders. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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