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
Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Bitcoin sank below $79,000, down from its record above $100,000 set in January, after holding steadier than other markets last week.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Watch the interview above and check out the transcript below.
—Nyse, Quartz, 4 Apr. 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
David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
The yield stretched above 2.9% last month, as markets braced for a fiscal spending spree in Europe’s biggest economy.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Bitcoin sank below $79,000, down from its record above $100,000 set in January, after holding steadier than other markets last week.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
This gets higher in the next age range, 75 and above.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Watch the interview above and check out the transcript below.
—Nyse, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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
Adjective
Hurricanes Milton and Helene tore through the southeastern U.S., causing billions in damages, while the Midwest endured an above average outbreak of 1700 tornadoes.
—David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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The idea is to implement its data throughout the organization, including with a chief soccer officer, should Sporting ultimately elect to attempt to hire one to sit atop the roster hierarchy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hopefully the Dolphins leave the 2025 draft with two defensive linemen and two offensive linemen, working the double-down approach former general manager Jeff Ireland was fond of, because fortifying the trenches should be atop this team’s agenda during draft season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There are plenty of ways to make the most of your landscape, from cozy firepits to sit-and-stay-awhile benches to garden beds and twinkly string lights overhead.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The projectors would be installed in the Passenger Service Unit overhead, and content would beam to tray tables, windows, or cabin partitions.—
Marisa Garcia,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The widespread alerts serve as a reminder of how unpredictable and forceful ocean conditions can become—even under sunny skies.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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This blue-white star 77 light-years from our sun is one of the brightest in the April sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Count Crump, the aforementioned city manager, among those fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ovechkin’s current portfolio includes the likes of the aforementioned Nike, Upper Deck and Fanatics, along with Papa John’s and Venture Global, both of which are local to Washington, D.C., according to Abrutyn.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The video went viral on TikTok, with 1.6 million views and over 45,000 likes.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lyle Menendez frequently leaned over to jot down notes.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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April is when the constellations of winter like Orion the Hunter begin to make their last great stand in the western sky while Leo the Lion and other spring constellations continue their ascension in the eastern heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2025
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Outer petals dipped in pink, bursting open with a yellow interior flicked with blushed tips is floral heaven.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 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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While fully grown female tortoises of the species can weigh upward of 250 lbs., the babies currently only weigh about 70 to 80 grams.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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When Sage releases that water, the pressure from underground shoots it upward, and the heat creates vapors that spin turbines and crank out electricity.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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