as in sky
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death
in her dying days she was supposedly visited by an angel from above
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as in aforementioned
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Recent Examples of above
Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The first two flow into popular summertime swimming holes, while Graces High holds the title of being the tallest above ground waterfall in the state at 133 feet high.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
Storm surge occurs when strong onshore winds from hurricanes or tropical storms push water ashore above normal astronomical tides.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 July 2025
An exclusive poster giveaway (while supplies last, see above) will be included.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 July 2025
Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
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Preposition
Winner of the first place prize in the narrative competition, One Last Wish, by Edmond Yang, is above.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The first two flow into popular summertime swimming holes, while Graces High holds the title of being the tallest above ground waterfall in the state at 133 feet high.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
And if the $225 million tentpole comes in above $116.6 million, Gunn’s pic will boast the biggest launch for a solo Superhero pic, not adjusted for inflation, of course.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
Storm surge occurs when strong onshore winds from hurricanes or tropical storms push water ashore above normal astronomical tides.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Noun
This way, the artificial glow doesn't drown out the colorful hues up above.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 July 2025
An exclusive poster giveaway (while supplies last, see above) will be included.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 July 2025
Adjective
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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The New York state assemblyman secured his position atop the Democratic ticket by campaigning on affordability and social welfare, outpacing Cuomo, who had based his campaign on experience and combating antisemitism.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The Padres began spring training believing Darvish would join Michael King and Dylan Cease atop a rotation that could help win plentiful games in the regular season and successfully navigate postseason series.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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As helicopters started flying overhead, the campers realized how grave the situation had become.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Finance and legal are often seen as compliance overhead by many CEOs.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Small aircraft from Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control dropped retardant from the sky Friday while ground crews tried to contain the burn.—
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12 July 2025
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Eagle-eyed fans at MetLife Stadium may have noticed a stage being built in the sky.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Judge Michael Shultz dismissed Peterson’s defamation lawsuit against T.I. and Tiny, noting her failure to pay the aforementioned hefty sum.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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As such, an Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for the aforementioned areas on Wednesday.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Preposition
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The airspace over Bedminster is locked down any time Trump is in town.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Authorities were coming under scrutiny over whether the camps and residents in places long vulnerable to flooding received proper warning and whether enough preparations were made.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Stalter and Dunham are a match made in a very awkward heaven.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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But Scripture promises that one day, Christ will make all things new—a new heaven and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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But Steve Pink, the aforesaid auteur of the jacuzzi, wanted to get more personal than that.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Sep. 2024
Adverb
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However, with the success of F1: The Movie, which has brought in $300 million at the global box office so far, that number could be revised upward.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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