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
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
That’s right around its private market valuation from 2022, when Omada announced a $192 million funding round that pushed its valuation above $1 billion.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Hit PLAY on the trailer above for an extended first look, then drop a comment with your thoughts.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 June 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
Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League table, just above the relegation line.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
That’s right around its private market valuation from 2022, when Omada announced a $192 million funding round that pushed its valuation above $1 billion.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Adverb
On the high side, a PEG of 2 or above suggests paying up for future growth.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Hit PLAY on the trailer above for an extended first look, then drop a comment with your thoughts.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 June 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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This dazzling audio-visual display is performed atop a low branch or mound in the forest, where females can get a clear view.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The actress served to the camera as Gaga — fittingly clad as a lady in red — danced atop the table, before returning to her coffin — and taking Thing with her.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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For Southerners, fresh fruit is best enjoyed outdoors with grass under our bare feet and sunlight overhead.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Footage provided to Fox News Digital by California activist Beth Bourne showed the plan flying overhead at Buchanan High School's Veterans Memorial Stadium.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Maneuvering through the sky, the inexperienced but intrepid fighter finds a weakness in the alien technology.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Smoke fills the sky above a devastated area of Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 28, 2025.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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But as the footage reveals, Osment is playing the aforementioned Kansas City Scalper.—
Samantha Highfill,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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However, since 2023 Russian Pantsirs have seen extensive combat battling the aforementioned Western weapons as well as Ukraine’s long-range strike drones, including deployments atop Moscow high-rises to guard against drone raids.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Preposition
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Asian Americans’ outrage over a judge’s leniency in the case — the assailants received $3,000 fines and no jail time — sparked a surge of activism seeking tougher hate crime laws nationwide.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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More recently, the Sony horror thriller Heart Eyes, which opened in theaters on Feb. 7, made its debut on Netflix just over three months later on May 8.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The ball hit the back of the rim and soared into the heavens.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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One step below rocketing into the heavens, astrotourism is all about stargazing.—
David Christopher Kaufman,
Air Mail,
17 May 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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Demand Reduction – Tariffs can drive prices upward and potentially reduce consumer demand, particularly on price-sensitive goods.—
Craig Zawada,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Apparently, that little scoop that pushes air upward from the lower of the three front fans does have some positive effect on overall case temperature.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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