the above

noun

: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
If any of the above is incorrect, please let me know.
Contact any of the above for more information.

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Start your child young as far as global adventures and sophistication are concerned by cocooning them in this indulgent, miniature version of the above The Ritz-Carlton robe. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The Shark Club serves all of the above, plus copious quantities of the usual chicken wings, burgers, nachos and brunch items on weekends. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 If any of the above speak to you, Video Visions should be on your radar. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 This happens to all kinds of bakes—yeast bread, quick bread, biscuits, muffins, and sourdough—and all of the above can also grow mold after a certain point. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the above

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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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