beyond 1 of 3

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as in past
on or to the farther side of the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods

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as in outside
out of the reach or sphere of although the town has ordinances against public drunkenness, any degree of intoxication under your own roof is beyond their authority

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as in beside
in addition to beyond the asking price of the house, there's also the cost of fixing up this "handyman's dream"

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beyond

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adverb

as in farther
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point the dream that someday we will journey to the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond

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beyond

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noun

as in immortality
unending existence after death who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?

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Recent Examples of beyond
Preposition
But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025 The online reaction to the video is beyond anything Poole expected. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
And tomorrow, as networks increasingly sense, adapt, and extend into the skies and beyond, we are poised for another transformation. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025 The Schicht name was once known in every household in what is today the Czech Republic and Slovakia – and considerably beyond. Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
The above-and-beyond production design and costumes are filled with both period-appropriate lushness and totally idiosyncratic touches, like sarcophagi that showcase the naked faces of the dead and several flowing gowns that resemble full-length veils. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 Elvis admired Dean, beyond the beyond. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beyond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
  • The slugger is headed for free agency, and the bidding could quickly escalate past $300 million.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • People walk past a Burger King restaurant with Chinese national flags displayed on a street during the National Day Golden Week holiday on October 5, 2024, in Chongqing, China.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Preposition
  • With nearly 100,000 active-duty military members, Virginia Beach has the largest concentration of military personnel outside the Pentagon.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The world outside me was big and rich with far more important and grave matters.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
  • Shoving, tapping, poking and generally wanting to clobber the person snoring beside you doesn’t exactly put anyone in the mood for love either.
    Ian Kerner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Seeing everyone beside me working hard helped, too.
    Brooke Morrison, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • However, if temperatures fall farther than expected the amounts could increase, forecasters added.
    Leigh Morgan, al, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium: Car or SUV: $100.
    Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 9 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Muncy delivered the first of three clutch home runs that led the Dodgers into baseball immortality.
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Thanks to Lin’s immortal mother, Zi Yuan (Michelle Yeoh), and a magical dagger that strips the Emperor of his immortality, Rick and Alex defeat him.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Preposition
  • At that point, VMI had led for more than seven minutes of game time, Mizzou just over 12.
    Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
  • That’s a notch short of eBay, which raked in just over $20 billion in its latest quarter.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2025
Preposition
  • For millions across China, especially those who watch the US from a fascinated digital distance, Chen became a one-man portal into the American presidency, without the clunky geopolitical baggage.
    Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Yet without a single footwork adjustment, Cherki trots up and nonchalantly whips a half-volley into the top corner.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020

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“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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