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
Despite what many see as a decline in Google search quality, the company’s search products remain far and away the primary way people find things online.
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Observations and Thoughts The two top teams are far and away the biggest payroll teams, to no surprise.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In my opinion, far and away the most successful way to cook a plain chicken breast is poaching.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Social Security is far and away the nation’s most important safety net.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Observations and Thoughts The two top teams are far and away the biggest payroll teams, to no surprise.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In my opinion, far and away the most successful way to cook a plain chicken breast is poaching.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Social Security is far and away the nation’s most important safety net.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far and away
Adverb
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Panama is now best known for producing Major League Baseball stars, with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera standing head and shoulders above the long list of Panamanians who have graced an American ballpark.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Sumner barely escaped death; his head and shoulders were slashed to the bone.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s definitely the time to finally upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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What’s definitely cool is the fact that the monocoque frame, swingarm, fork, and rims are all made entirely of carbon fiber.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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This is undoubtedly a more active trip, with many guests engaging in long, intense hikes or sea kayaking excursions, though gentler paces accommodated those with less mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The masterpiece of the Second Empire is undoubtedly the Opéra Garnier.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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