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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This price chart has the look of a head and shoulders pattern, not typically a good sign.
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John Navin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
As the table below shows, the performance of a Tesla is head and shoulders above that of GM’s EV-1.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Troy is head and shoulders over anything ever appearing here.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Or lift your head and shoulders off the mat and straighten your legs.
—Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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John Navin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
As the table below shows, the performance of a Tesla is head and shoulders above that of GM’s EV-1.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Troy is head and shoulders over anything ever appearing here.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Or lift your head and shoulders off the mat and straighten your legs.
—Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Head and shoulders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20and%20shoulders. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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