the above
noun
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Indeed, the no-white rule also applies to cream, ivory, beige, and all of the above, Choi concurs.
—Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Based on the above, one answer is a collectively affirmative stance toward adversity.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Hit the comments with your thoughts on the above castings!
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 9 Apr. 2025
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“The above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20above. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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