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
India’s tennis authorities focus on national excellence — the Olympics, essentially — over and above individual achievements, and its lineage of successful doubles players has never translated into high-profile singles talent thanks, in part, to its attitude towards player development.
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
Tesla cleared a lot of its year-end inventory with heavy discounting over and above the $7,500 federal tax incentive.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Those gifts were over and above the trust’s target percentages.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Concert-goers spent an average $1,300 per show on incidentals—transportation, accommodation, dining, shopping—over and above the cost of tickets, according to research from Skift.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
Tesla cleared a lot of its year-end inventory with heavy discounting over and above the $7,500 federal tax incentive.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Those gifts were over and above the trust’s target percentages.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Concert-goers spent an average $1,300 per show on incidentals—transportation, accommodation, dining, shopping—over and above the cost of tickets, according to research from Skift.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
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Noel, listening intently, sat beside Franco and Carlos Baerga on the bench.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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O’Hara says during an interview after rehearsal, while Ball and Torres sit laughing beside him.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Preposition
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They are tumbled together with protein-rich quinoa and then mounded over a bed of massaged kale.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Saleh Ahmad, 7, was a surprise guest at Wilson’s wedding on May 25, 2025 — and together with Wilson's dad, the boy walked her down the aisle.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
4 June 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 11 Jun. 2025.
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