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
David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Much less point guards who don’t play above the rim and aren’t particularly adept defenders.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The drive eventually takes you past the Hot Springs Mountain Tower (mentioned above) and the North Mountain Loop before leading you back to town.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Time, 14 Oct. 2022
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Chances of above average rainfall in Southern California and parts of the southwest will continue into the first week of January as much of the United States warms up, NWS Meteorologist Dan Collins told USA TODAY.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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Preposition
Altadena awaits the official cause of the Eaton fire, but survivors and plaintiff attorneys in hundreds of lawsuits point to the public utility Southern California Edison as being at fault for its equipment and mismanagement sparking the blaze in the foothills above the town.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Much less point guards who don’t play above the rim and aren’t particularly adept defenders.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The spirit of minimalism carries throughout the various spaces, from the breathtaking custom open kitchen to the dedicated tea room, shown above.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The drive eventually takes you past the Hot Springs Mountain Tower (mentioned above) and the North Mountain Loop before leading you back to town.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
There’s more thematic resonance where all of the above comes from, including the stuff that sits right on the surface, like money, real estate, women working for creative fulfillment vs. women working to get paid.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2022
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
Adjective
The state also has an above average number of polluted waterways and more coal ash ponds — small, toxic water bodies near coal plants where poisonous refuse is discarded — than any other state.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Chances of above average rainfall in Southern California and parts of the southwest will continue into the first week of January as much of the United States warms up, NWS Meteorologist Dan Collins told USA TODAY.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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Crews on Monday appear to be adding barbed wire atop cement barricades already wrapped around the building — measures no doubt added in response to a consistent group of protestors committed to gathering daily outside the complex near Fort Snelling.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Timmy’s Marty promotional tour was loud and brash — viral Zoom videos, Soulja Boy routines in Brazil, standing atop the Sphere in Las Vegas — and had a lot of people wondering if his decision to adopt a Marty Mauser-style braggadocio would ultimately hurt his chances to win over Oscar voters.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Keeping the dumbbells pressed together, straighten your arms to lift the weights overhead.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 Jan. 2026
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For some, the helicopters flying overhead and protesters flooding the streets this week felt hauntingly familiar.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies to partly cloudy skies and milder weather to the Philadelphia region, with highs in the mid to upper 40s.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Those aforementioned players are either in the Hall of Fame (Warner) or will be (yes, even Wilson has a strong case).—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the warrant, Officer Brown mentioned the aforementioned defamation case.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Right now, the area along Federal Boulevard between 50th and 52nd avenues includes a large amount of parking lot space, a McDonald's, a strip mall, and over 20 acres of possibilities.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The incident comes as the city continues to reel in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which sparked nationwide protests and exacerbated tensions in a community already on edge over a surge in federal agents.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Little bursts of dub delay flare without warning, kicking up dust devils; every now and then, the telltale sweep of the pitch-bend wheel flicks upward like a fast-rising tide and then, after a minute or two, falls back into place.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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Outdoors in nature, plants grow uniformly upwards towards the sun.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Spirit Resonance is a gift of heavens, a natural talent one is born with.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Dec. 2025
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Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as the legendary Titan, also known as the Bearer of Heaven, who was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 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
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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