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
Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Daytime temperatures could reach the mid-90s on Wednesday, well above the normal of 87 degrees for this time of year in the metro.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
A Martínez,
NPR,
2 July 2026
The consumer sentiment study referenced above was conducted by my company, Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Oct. 2022
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.
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Time,
14 Oct. 2022
Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
While Devers has at least been an above-average hitter since joining San Francisco, the team has been one of the worst in baseball.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Preposition
Actual air temperatures are expected to climb to around 96 degrees Wednesday afternoon, well above the typical high of 89 degrees for this time of year.
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Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Daytime temperatures could reach the mid-90s on Wednesday, well above the normal of 87 degrees for this time of year in the metro.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Adverb
Listen to the full interview by clicking on the blue play button above.
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A Martínez,
NPR,
2 July 2026
The consumer sentiment study referenced above was conducted by my company, Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
All of the above could have been at play Friday night for Kaneland and junior quarterback Troyer Carlson.
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Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Oct. 2022
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.
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Time,
14 Oct. 2022
Adjective
Analysts at Leerink said a survey of 56 dermatologists in the United States gave them greater confidence in their above-consensus sales forecast for psoriasis drug Icotyde for 2026 and 2027.
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Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
While Devers has at least been an above-average hitter since joining San Francisco, the team has been one of the worst in baseball.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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Sitting tied atop Group J with three points each, if the match does not end in a draw, the winner will clinch a spot in the knockout round.
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The maison’s jewelry is displayed atop custom stone plinths, spotlighting the exquisite craftsmanship of each creation.
Adverb
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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.
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The constant control also makes the operations overhead lower and compliance more consistent.
Noun
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While the shower typically produces only about five meteors per hour, it’s known for bright fireballs that can stand out in the night sky.
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Joby has been in a fierce battle to be the first with taxis in the sky with its Northern California competitor Archer Aviation.
Adjective
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That is partly rooted in the aforementioned co-op laws and historic-preservation regulations.
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Will the aforementioned quartet be a little extra motivated to show out this weekend on the banks of McCovey Cove?
Preposition
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In his absence, Mary, who has grown into herself tremendously over the course of the season, continues to build a life for herself in London.
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Burruss wrote over the beginning of the clip.
Adverb
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Shortly after giving his team a temporary lead on Monday, the athlete put his hands over his face before looking up at the sky and pointing upward, as shown in a video shared by Fox Sports.
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Nonpartisan budget analysts previously projected the state would see budget holes upward of $20 billion each year in the next few years.
Noun
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The queen of pop swapped her Confessions II-era shiny golden doll-like curls for a high-to-the-heavens mullet.
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Oh, heavens to Betsy, not the chest hair!
Adjective
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On several occasions this writer has had the pleasure of gazing at the aforesaid state capitol building at Tallahassee … which looked, at first glance, like a garage only there was a kind of dome on top and garages usually do not have domes.
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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