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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Apparently not, but somehow this Masters of the Universe spinoff rose above that confusing decision to bring in viewers… and no, not just the little sisters of the boys who were watching.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Casting the sweet-faced and unflappably mellow Dano — Eli Sunday his Vadim Baranov is not — as Putin’s kingmaker also assures that Assayas isn’t keen on high drama, with conversations in conference rooms plotting totalitarian takeover rarely rising above library-voice level.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
The Ravens' playoff ceiling depends on his ability to rise above and learn from his past mistakes.
—Cecil Merkerson Iii, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
There was never any danger of an exit as Alcaraz showed a focus that rose above any joviality about a second-hand haircut.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Casting the sweet-faced and unflappably mellow Dano — Eli Sunday his Vadim Baranov is not — as Putin’s kingmaker also assures that Assayas isn’t keen on high drama, with conversations in conference rooms plotting totalitarian takeover rarely rising above library-voice level.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
The Ravens' playoff ceiling depends on his ability to rise above and learn from his past mistakes.
—Cecil Merkerson Iii, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
There was never any danger of an exit as Alcaraz showed a focus that rose above any joviality about a second-hand haircut.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Rise above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20above. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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