the above
noun
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
If any of the above is incorrect, please let me know.
Contact any of the above for more information.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
The answer is all of the above.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Clear bags and wallets compliant with the above will also be screened through X-ray machines.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
While all of the above are more functional, don’t forget to also think about your preferred fit and style.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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