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
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
But homesellers are pricing their homes above the market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
And each movement aroused an urge to move in the woman lying above, as if an avalanche of imperceptible but palpable vibrations had been triggered.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 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
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the northern Rockies and the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, any above-average snow accumulation was largely confined to the highest elevations, while middle and lower elevations had relatively little snowpack.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Here, transportation and clothing are two categories where costs are significantly above average.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
But homesellers are pricing their homes above the market.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Many people will opt for a stackable washer/dryer to make use of the vertical space offered in a small laundry room, as per many of the laundry room ideas pictured above.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
And each movement aroused an urge to move in the woman lying above, as if an avalanche of imperceptible but palpable vibrations had been triggered.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 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
His eventual position figures to be shortstop, and up-the-middle defenders who are above-average hitters command huge dollars on the open market.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the northern Rockies and the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, any above-average snow accumulation was largely confined to the highest elevations, while middle and lower elevations had relatively little snowpack.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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The bull thesis is fundamentally a merger re-rating story layered atop a commodity tailwind.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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For years, Dean Potter stood atop the climbing world, attaining a mystique as a rebellious spirit who carved his own path up mountains and into the sky — through BASE jumping and wingsuit flying.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Seahawk flies overhead as small boats approach Orion spacecraft after splashdown.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Philadelphia area will wake up to temperatures at or below freezing under clear skies on Thursday morning.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Harvesting rainwater has many benefits from saving money on your water bill to utilizing what freely falls from the sky for times when raindrops aren’t so abundant.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Musk's foray into fatherhood began with his aforementioned son Nevada, who tragically passed away at just 10 months old.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Either way, this decisive energy favors clear asks and tangible action over chasing perfect conditions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some experts warn that, over time, climate change could worsen these leaks across the county in one of the most fragile aquifers in the United States.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The tower was designed by the British architecture firm RMJM and features a twisting glass façade that spirals upward into a needle-like spire.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Foot traffic is still down 43% compared to 2019, but if activity continues trending upward, investors like Brog should continue to show up, even if the full five-day workweek doesn’t return, Ginsberg said.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Catholic theology, purgatory is the in-between—not heaven, not hell, but a passage of purification before something better.—
Geoff Curtis,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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In an interview ahead of Palm Sunday, senior pastor Robert Jeffress reflected on specific scripture that says the whole world will burn someday, but there will be a new heaven and a new earth with Christ.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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