as in along with
in addition to
we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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Recent Examples of over and above
And these are considerations for China that are over and above its considerations about problems the U.S. or Israel may be having with Iran’s nuclear program.
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Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2010
This motionless, radiant intimacy between women presents a way of coming to know one another over and above language.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
India’s tennis authorities focus on national excellence — the Olympics, essentially — over and above individual achievements, and its lineage of successful doubles players has never translated into high-profile singles talent thanks, in part, to its attitude towards player development.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
Tesla cleared a lot of its year-end inventory with heavy discounting over and above the $7,500 federal tax incentive.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2010
This motionless, radiant intimacy between women presents a way of coming to know one another over and above language.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
India’s tennis authorities focus on national excellence — the Olympics, essentially — over and above individual achievements, and its lineage of successful doubles players has never translated into high-profile singles talent thanks, in part, to its attitude towards player development.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
Tesla cleared a lot of its year-end inventory with heavy discounting over and above the $7,500 federal tax incentive.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
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Topline Stargazers are in for a rare celestial treat this weekend as the elusive planet Mercury makes a brief appearance beside a delicate crescent moon in the evening sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Three-year-old Rae lay beside the two, warming herself in the sun.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Preposition
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This long voyage, together with the rarity and beauty of sapphires, must have contributed to its high value.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The practice involves a wedding officiant, close friend, or family member wrapping the to-be-weds hands together with a rope or braided cord in a knot.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20above. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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