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
Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade won three NBA championships during his 16-year Hall of Fame career, but his first title stands above the rest.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The researchers focused on the ink used to transcribe Hipparchus’s catalog, which was a few hundred years older than the ink above.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 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
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
One aspect that has made things difficult for Apple is its above-average commitment to privacy, with a key part of Apple Intelligence using a small on-device AI model rather than one that effectively runs on a cloud server.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
The Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 day temperature outlook reflects this trend, leaning toward near- to above-normal temperatures for much of the central and eastern United States, including Ohio.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade won three NBA championships during his 16-year Hall of Fame career, but his first title stands above the rest.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026
The researchers focused on the ink used to transcribe Hipparchus’s catalog, which was a few hundred years older than the ink above.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 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
There are regional differences, with the northern Sierra measuring 50% of average and the southern Sierra at 86% of average — boosted by above-average snowpack on some of the high peaks.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
One aspect that has made things difficult for Apple is its above-average commitment to privacy, with a key part of Apple Intelligence using a small on-device AI model rather than one that effectively runs on a cloud server.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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They have been placed one by one atop dressmaker pins, piercing the appendage all over.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dressed all in black with his then-signature (pre-pandemic) mask, Bad Bunny stood atop the amplifier and brandished a Puerto Rican flag that included a light blue triangle, a version widely acknowledged as a pro-independence flag.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Inside, there are three concentric circles of chairs arranged on a red carpet and, overhead, a white globe resembling a hot-air balloon.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once again, the trajectory for the mission is not ideal for Arizonans hoping to spot the Falcon 9 soaring overhead on its way to deploy yet another batch of SpaceX's commercial Starlink internet satellites.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Milky Way lights up the night sky over a desert road in Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the world’s top places to travel in 2026.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tule fog becomes especially dense when moist marine air, calm winds and clear skies come together.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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McAdams, who did yeoman’s work in Raimi’s previous movie (the aforementioned Marvel sequel), is the perfect fit for this kind of nonsensical Hollywood role.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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For families The aforementioned Sonoran Splash pool is geared toward kids, and the Sunset Beach pool—with sand imported from Florida—is a fun spot for little ones to play, too.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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This $15 million ad buy will reach Americans through television, social media, YouTube and billboards over the next few months.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Neuroplatform enables researchers to run experiments on neural organoids with a lifetime of over 100 days.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Super Bowl ticket prices have fluctuated in recent years, though average ticket costs have typically trended upward, peaking in 2024.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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After installing the trellising in an existing garden, use plant clips or twine to encourage vining plants to grow upwards and then plant smaller edibles or flowers that like light shade in the shadow cast by the trellising system.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kendrick Lamar and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven, and on Sunday night the two made history.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Close by, Cassiopeia the Queen and Cepheus the King hang high in the northwest heavens in the early evening.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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 5 Feb. 2026.
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