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
That's over and above all the other neat features this brand offers with its modular guitars.
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New Atlas,
18 May 2026
Samsung has always added its own advances to securing and safeguarding Galaxy phones, over and above stock Android software.
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Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
There is a large collection of bright stars that appears in a cloud-like distribution, over and above the background brightness of other galaxies.
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Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
American Airlines still flies a limited number of international and transcontinental routes with a dedicated first-class cabin, over and above their lie-flat business-class seats, but the airline plans to phase those out in the near future.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas,
18 May 2026
Samsung has always added its own advances to securing and safeguarding Galaxy phones, over and above stock Android software.
—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
There is a large collection of bright stars that appears in a cloud-like distribution, over and above the background brightness of other galaxies.
—
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
American Airlines still flies a limited number of international and transcontinental routes with a dedicated first-class cabin, over and above their lie-flat business-class seats, but the airline plans to phase those out in the near future.
—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
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Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
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The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
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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.
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20above. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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