rise above
verb
rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above
1
: to not allow oneself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)
It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.
2
: to be or become better than (something)
The quality of the food never rises above average.
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The tiny flowers are densely packed into plume-like panicles rising above the foliage.
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Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Inspired by Dungo’s real-life love story, In Waves follows two young lovers, a skateboarder and a surfer, whose relationship rises above the test of serious illness.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Stems of chartreuse flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Chants supporting his favorite team often rise above the crowd and capture his attention.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Inspired by Dungo’s real-life love story, In Waves follows two young lovers, a skateboarder and a surfer, whose relationship rises above the test of serious illness.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Stems of chartreuse flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Chants supporting his favorite team often rise above the crowd and capture his attention.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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