above and beyond

phrase

: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)

He went above and beyond the call of duty.

Examples of above and beyond in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Established in 2016 by physicist Stephen Hawking and Starmus, the award honors those who have gone above and beyond to make science accessible, engaging and inspiring. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026

As customers travel from near and far to say goodbye, this heartwarming portrait celebrates an everyday worker who always went above and beyond, and the joy and community one person can inspire. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Storm surge is the deadly rise of water generated by a storm that's above and beyond the normal tide. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

The service Staff is five-star all the way, with everyone going above and beyond in the little ways that matter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for above and beyond

• abscond
• despond
• respond
• awned
• blond
• blonde
• bond
• conned
• dawned
• donned
• fond
• frond