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.

Examples of the above in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This contest aims to turn the spotlight on those who also excel off the playing field, whether that be in the classroom, on the stage, in their community, or all of the above. Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024 Red, yellow, orange, pink, magenta, violet, white, and combinations of all of the above would be abundantly on display. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024 The facialist opted for a HydraFacial (a treatment that uses a vacuum-like tool to cleanse and treat the skin) with some extractions, which addressed all of the above without irritating my skin too much. Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024 This thriller from director John Frankenheimer sees an aging and battle-worn action star in Robert De Niro encounter all of the above. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024 The answer to the above is a simple three word rule: Copy Kate Moss. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024 Birkin buyers are expected to know all of the above and more. Jasmine Li, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024 Does Tommy become a cult leader, a proto-influencer, a tyrant, a victim or all of the above? Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024 Montpellier, France Once an investor has chosen a real estate site like one of the above, the investor can refer to Arton, or one of the other citizenship and residence sites, for more details about citizenship and residence prospects there before deciding which to buy. Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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