1
as in past
on or to the farther side of
the arrow flew beyond the fence and into the woods
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
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"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in immortality
unending existence after death
who knows how we'll fare in the beyond?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of beyond
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Of course, these are all things far beyond the control of your average small-business owner, and Gupta spoke about the overwhelming stress that comes with being so vulnerable to these changes.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
The coming months, particularly as Apple’s product cycle heats up in September and beyond, may prove pivotal—not just for the company’s balance sheet.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Strain selection aside, the recent messaging and decision-making on vaccine policy for COVID and beyond have been chaotic, with various governmental groups and officials announcing different access guidelines and restrictions.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for beyond
Preposition
The Valkyries had their third-worst shooting night of the season from beyond the arc (4-for-22) and had a season-low nine assists.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Of course, these are all things far beyond the control of your average small-business owner, and Gupta spoke about the overwhelming stress that comes with being so vulnerable to these changes.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Adverb
While the Commanders want McLaurin around for next season and beyond, and McLaurin wants to remain a Commander for the rest of his career, the financials aren't working for either side.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
The coming months, particularly as Apple’s product cycle heats up in September and beyond, may prove pivotal—not just for the company’s balance sheet.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Noun
Bent over by age and arthritis, the Phillips, Wisconsin, resident continued to build life-size and larger-than-life concrete sculptures—over 200 in all—from the late 1940s to the mid-1960s, blending local culture and lore with the wider world and the great beyond.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Strain selection aside, the recent messaging and decision-making on vaccine policy for COVID and beyond have been chaotic, with various governmental groups and officials announcing different access guidelines and restrictions.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for beyond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beyond
Preposition
-
According to most public record books, including those kept by Baseball-Reference and MLB.com, the freeze job elevated the 42-year-old past Johnson and into sole possession of ninth place among the all-time strikeout leaders.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
-
Collins blew past Bartholomew in coverage and would have had a massive gain if Stroud had been on the mark with his deep heave.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
Preposition
-
Indiana enters the matchup having lost four of its last five including the past two to teams currently outside the WNBA Playoff picture.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
-
But Maye can buy his offensive line and receivers more time by scrambling outside the pocket — provided his time is spent wisely as McDaniels suggested.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Preposition
-
Behind the wheel, Tramell Tillman, then in his 20s, sits in silence, his mother beside him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
-
She was seen in the clip blowing out her candles at the table while sitting beside her pal who was filming the spcial moment.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 Aug. 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
-
The first hybrid prototype, named Wendy, marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
-
As previously reported, the eight-episode series is set in 2120, two years before the events of the first film, Alien (1979), in a world where corporate interests are competing to unlock the key to human longevity—maybe even immortality.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
17 July 2025
Preposition
-
Rivera continued her stellar start in rotation two, hitting her challenging floor routine for another score over 14.00 – the gold standard in women’s elite gymnastics.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
-
After the win, Shelton, fighting back tears, walked over to his team.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Preposition
-
Most people shift their weight from one leg to another without much thought.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
-
Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday , after the U.S.-Russia summit concluded without a ceasefire.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 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
Cite this Entry
“Beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beyond. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share