over and above

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. 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 See All Example Sentences for over and above
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
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  • Noel, listening intently, sat beside Franco and Carlos Baerga on the bench.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 June 2025
  • O’Hara says during an interview after rehearsal, while Ball and Torres sit laughing beside him.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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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
  • 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
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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
  • 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
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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
  • 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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