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
Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
While some districts reported graduation rates above 90%, others, particularly in rural counties on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland, sit at 80% and below.
—Erin Sjostedt, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Take a look at A$AP’s sentiments about his children above.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
This layer also contains Earth’s oceanic crust — a thinner and denser layer below the oceans — and the continental crust that sits above this layer.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
While some districts reported graduation rates above 90%, others, particularly in rural counties on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland, sit at 80% and below.
—Erin Sjostedt, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
These are in addition to the casualties in the thousand or so vehicle hits listed above.
2,170 hits were scored on structures, of which just 125 are recorded as destroyed (6%).
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Take a look at A$AP’s sentiments about his children above.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 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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Sinners Leads Four-Way Race Sinners is eyeing a sophomore $20-25 million this weekend in North America, a terrific hold that puts it atop the box office again before summer movie season kicks off next weekend with Marvel’s Thunderbolts*.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Across the lavish grounds are two guest houses, a tennis court atop a parking structure, a swimming pool, a nursery, and a nine-hole golf course.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Police helicopters whirled overhead, part of the massive security operation Italian authorities mounted, including more than 2,500 police, 1,500 soldiers and a torpedo ship off the coast, Italian media reported.—
Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Float in the warm water while looking up through the skylights directly overhead to experience peak tranquility.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the announcement, Zelenskyy posted on X that air raid alerts were ringing out across Ukraine, adding that Russian attack drones were detected in the skies.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Clear skies are expected Tuesday, when the high will near 82 and the low will drop to around 50.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Much of McMillan’s story — beyond the aforementioned video — is still out there to be discovered for Carolina fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sanders has been passed over for Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, and the aforementioned Milroe and Gabriel.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The situation surrounding veteran Derek Carr has led to many questions over the past several weeks.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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President Trump airs his frustration over Russia's attack on Ukraine.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 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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Then, almost all at once, the insects burrow upward and break through the surface of the soil, often making their presence known by erupting in loud and at times constant choruses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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And the hope is that his play continues to trend upward.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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