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
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
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
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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
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head and shoulders
Adverb
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While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mike's definitely got his own thing, his own voice and everything.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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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And right now, the online store has released a bevy of products under $40 that are undoubtedly making it on my next trip.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The legendary Tiger Woods undoubtedly stands out in Bradley's list of supporters.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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