as in head and shoulders
by a considerable margin
that Mexican restaurant is far and away the best in the area
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Recent Examples of far and away
Against all the odds and at the height of the Cold War, a group of mostly amateur and young college-age players took to the ice for their country going on to defeat the mighty Soviet Union, then far and away the best team in the world and seeking a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
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Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents again were far and away the leaders in selling homes in Highland Park in 2025, according to the Multiple Listing Service.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Endorsed by a dozen medical groups, the AAP schedule is far and away the preferred version for most healthcare practitioners.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Long-term and short-term incentives are largely stock awards, and make up far and away the largest portion of CEO compensation.
—Robert Frank,devan Burris, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Allie Beth Allman & Associates agents again were far and away the leaders in selling homes in Highland Park in 2025, according to the Multiple Listing Service.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Endorsed by a dozen medical groups, the AAP schedule is far and away the preferred version for most healthcare practitioners.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Long-term and short-term incentives are largely stock awards, and make up far and away the largest portion of CEO compensation.
—Robert Frank,devan Burris, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and away
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Mayreau Beach Club & Villas stands head and shoulders above the rest as an upscale hideaway perched on a blissfully tranquil bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Anything can happen in single-game elimination, but the two North American giants have been head and shoulders above the other teams thus far.—
Chris Pronger,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The most eye-catching part, however, is definitely a large flower made of fabric that sprouts out of the shoulder.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Coming off the bench for Leo and stepping onto the court on the big stage at state, Elon Henderson definitely felt some nerves.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bardot, who died in December at 91, was undoubtedly a global star due to her appearance in classic films like And God Created Woman, The Truth and Contempt.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Peterson’s public image has undoubtedly changed.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Far and away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far%20and%20away. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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