as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
in her dying days she was supposedly visited by an angel from above
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as in aforementioned
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Recent Examples of above
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
As with most people in real life, their stories are not about profound change, but about keeping their heads above water.
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
EW.com, 9 May 2025
To find out what Ritchie Coster, who plays Shinwell, and Peter Mark Kendall, who plays both ailing siblings, thinks about the matter, press PLAY on the video above.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 May 2025
Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
The Climate Prediction Center’s models are showing that above normal temperatures are in favor over the next couple weeks, Reeves said.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
As with most people in real life, their stories are not about profound change, but about keeping their heads above water.
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Adverb
Watch Hartnett discuss his kids' strong reaction to his hair dye — and his thoughts on the Hartnett Renaissance — in the video above.
—EW.com, 9 May 2025
To find out what Ritchie Coster, who plays Shinwell, and Peter Mark Kendall, who plays both ailing siblings, thinks about the matter, press PLAY on the video above.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 May 2025
Noun
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
Adjective
Hurricanes Milton and Helene tore through the southeastern U.S., causing billions in damages, while the Midwest endured an above average outbreak of 1700 tornadoes.
—David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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The gown’s skirt included a deep center slit, and an elaborate architectural detail that sat atop her hip.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The San Francisco Giants are fighting for their spot atop the fiercely competitive National League West division.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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With good posture, extend both arms overhead while holding the medicine ball.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Lasers and fountains danced in the background in time to the music as Yas Island’s biggest-ever fireworks display erupted overhead alongside drones.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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This year’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service — a welcome change from the 2022 event, which was held during a May heat wave.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Is a nova explosion about to light up the night sky?—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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During Tuesday’s episode of The View, the 69-year-old EGOT winner pretended to take a quick little nap at the Hot Topics Table during a conversation surrounding the proper way to put on the aforementioned undergarment.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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But, as with the aforementioned PIN code structural methods, why make the life of a criminal any the easier?—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Preposition
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Pro-Palestinian groups urged the European Broadcasting Union to exclude Israel over Gaza, where more than 50,000 people have been killed in the ensuing offensive by Israel, according to local health officials.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Earle then posted a TikTok about the house, which went viral, amassing over 1.1 million views.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Thanks to her good karma, Maya had been reborn in the heavens as a god, but in Buddhism gods are not as spiritually advanced as Buddhas.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2025
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This lyrical drama, choreographed by Dell Howlett, floats at times like a movement-theater piece reaching for the heavens.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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But Steve Pink, the aforesaid auteur of the jacuzzi, wanted to get more personal than that.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Sep. 2024
Adverb
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With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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While breast cancer mortality rates have steadily decreased across the board, breast cancer incidence rates are still trending upward, especially in women under 50, per recent American Cancer Society data.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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