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
Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Looking forward, the NWS Climate Prediction Center expects North Carolina and South Carolina temperatures to be above average through March 17, but both states are expecting above-average precipitation during the same time period.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Another challenge is climate change, with the nation an average of just two metres above sea level.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The mention of pesto above and making it with something other than the ubiquitous basil perked me up.
—Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 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
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Preposition
He was given a grade of 55, which translates to an above average pitcher.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Looking forward, the NWS Climate Prediction Center expects North Carolina and South Carolina temperatures to be above average through March 17, but both states are expecting above-average precipitation during the same time period.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Now in its fourth weekend, Marvel Studios’ superhero installment looks to push to above $246 million domestic through Sunday.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Another challenge is climate change, with the nation an average of just two metres above sea level.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Entertainment Weekly can exclusively reveal a clip from that bonus piece (shown above).
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The mention of pesto above and making it with something other than the ubiquitous basil perked me up.
—Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns sit atop the first Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll as the rankings were released on Monday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Cardinal perched atop a wooden frame that would have been used as a saw pit where there wasn’t a natural hole deep enough for that purpose.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Travelers beginning in Banff will be able to explore Banff National Park and the surrounding town, where the Cascade Mountain looms overhead.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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All month – The Dumbbell Nebula (M27) – One of the easiest planetary nebulas to observe, M27 appears within the Summer Triangle star pattern, high overhead in the first half of the night.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Best Time to Visit The best time to visit the north coast of the Dominican Republic is between December and April, when sunny skies and slightly cooler temperatures make for ideal beach weather.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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They were once used as street trees in Los Angeles for their drought tolerance, columnar growth habit, and attractive silhouette against the sky.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Perplexity loves community content (like the aforementioned Reddit).—
Zac Brandenberg,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Take the aforementioned 2024 game against the 49ers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Rivera continued her stellar start in rotation two, hitting her challenging floor routine for another score over 14.00 – the gold standard in women’s elite gymnastics.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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After the win, Shelton, fighting back tears, walked over to his team.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Once victorious, Zeus condemned his vanquished opponents, notably Atlas, who was forced to carry the burden of the heavens, for eternity.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The air smelled of sea salt, cinnamon and tropical fruit, as if God had spilled sunscreen from the heavens during application.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 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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Up until August, this price had followed the indexes upward.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Mist as thick as liquid nitrogen at a magic show appeared to move upward from its base, but what struck me most was the density of the greenery.—
Becky Cooper,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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