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
Current players will share a pool with a $20.5 million limit per university, over and above scholarships, with the amount increasing in future years.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Some of us prioritize loyalty to our family over and above emotional safety and boundaries.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
That is, the papal state gave him the grace to be even more united to the people, over and above his low profile, a warm person.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2010
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Some of us prioritize loyalty to our family over and above emotional safety and boundaries.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
That is, the papal state gave him the grace to be even more united to the people, over and above his low profile, a warm person.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2010
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
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Behind the wheel, Tramell Tillman, then in his 20s, sits in silence, his mother beside him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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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
Preposition
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The white shirts underneath are sewn together with a big bowtie on the top.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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Public Health and Care Ring work together with the organization’s A Guided Journey program, the Nurse Family Partnership program and Physicians Reach Out program.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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