as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
in her dying days she was supposedly visited by an angel from above
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as in aforementioned
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Recent Examples of above
Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials have cited rising risks to the labor market taking precedence over ongoing concerns about inflation holding nearly a full percentage point above the Fed's 2% target.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Like the brand’s crossbody above, Rachel Bloom’s backpack is decked out in security measures to keep your valuables safe, whether on the metro, on the street, or even commuting to work.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Time, 14 Oct. 2022
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
So, roughly a quarter of California’s above-average spending is allocated to housing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
But its connection to the city is forever preserved — the city's name remains visible, upside down, just above the mud and taconite on the lake bottom.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials have cited rising risks to the labor market taking precedence over ongoing concerns about inflation holding nearly a full percentage point above the Fed's 2% target.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
With time running out, the two must rely on every ounce of skill to fight against the dangerous predators below and Burn’s violent crew above.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Like the brand’s crossbody above, Rachel Bloom’s backpack is decked out in security measures to keep your valuables safe, whether on the metro, on the street, or even commuting to work.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
There’s more thematic resonance where all of the above comes from, including the stuff that sits right on the surface, like money, real estate, women working for creative fulfillment vs. women working to get paid.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2022
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
Adjective
Cirium's press release said that is average to above-average performance for the national airspace.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
So, roughly a quarter of California’s above-average spending is allocated to housing.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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Meanwhile, up north, the 6-2 Seahawks are coming off an authoritative victory over the Washington Commanders last week and will try to extend their win streak to four games and hang onto their spot atop the division.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Green expertly applies fake eyelashes, thick foundation and a dessert brown eye look, while Messina goes to work piling tight curls atop my head.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Designer Chad Graci applied it to living-room ceilings of a private residence at the Four Seasons in New Orleans, where the lacquer hovers overhead like a shimmering pond.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The aforementioned methods account for around half of all participants.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Joon Loloi is the sub-brand of the aforementioned Loloi, with a focus on more contemporary design.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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At that point, VMI had led for more than seven minutes of game time, Mizzou just over 12.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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That’s a notch short of eBay, which raked in just over $20 billion in its latest quarter.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Most UTIs begin when bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract enter the urethra and travel upward into the bladder.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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So, if the stock market is warped in a way that has driven stocks consistently upward, who cares?—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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But Steve Pink, the aforesaid auteur of the jacuzzi, wanted to get more personal than that.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Sep. 2024
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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