rise above
phrasal 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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Shouldn’t Socrates, of all people, rise above such temptations?
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june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
By focusing on these three key actions, these leaders can rise above the noise and be even more effective by turning uncertainty into momentum.
—Heide Abelli, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Five of Wands: January’s energy will encourage you to rise above challenges and find a sense of peace in the midst of chaos, Pisces.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
But for those chasing the best of the best, one dreamy coastline rose above them all.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Book Marks
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
By focusing on these three key actions, these leaders can rise above the noise and be even more effective by turning uncertainty into momentum.
—Heide Abelli, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Five of Wands: January’s energy will encourage you to rise above challenges and find a sense of peace in the midst of chaos, Pisces.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
But for those chasing the best of the best, one dreamy coastline rose above them all.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rise above
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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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