the above
noun
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
In addition to the above feats, Cunard—a favorite cruise line of T+L readers—recently enlisted her to collaborate on a styling program for guests who book the brand’s Grill Suites.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
You’ll be left with the perfect amount of pigment to do all of the above and more.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
To remove grasses and annual ground covers, simply cut the above ground portion for the roots, rather than pulling out plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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