from above
idiom
1
: from a higher place or position
It looks like a cross when viewed from above.
2
: from someone with greater power or authority
waiting for orders from above
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Forests, state and national parks under threat But horticulturists warn that oriental bittersweet causes the most damage from above.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
Use the same styling tips from above, and feel free to add slim belts or silk scarves to add some dimension to black-and-white outfits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
Occasional sightings of eagles, bears, pine martens, moose, and timber wolves from above add to the fun.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan shared photos and a statement on X following the aftermath from above while flying with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
Use the same styling tips from above, and feel free to add slim belts or silk scarves to add some dimension to black-and-white outfits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
Occasional sightings of eagles, bears, pine martens, moose, and timber wolves from above add to the fun.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan shared photos and a statement on X following the aftermath from above while flying with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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“From above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20above. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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