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
Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
While some districts reported graduation rates above 90%, others, particularly in rural counties on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland, sit at 80% and below.
—Erin Sjostedt, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Take a look at A$AP’s sentiments about his children above.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
In culinary uses, any of the above can help enhance both sweet and savory dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
This layer also contains Earth’s oceanic crust — a thinner and denser layer below the oceans — and the continental crust that sits above this layer.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
While some districts reported graduation rates above 90%, others, particularly in rural counties on the Eastern Shore and in Western Maryland, sit at 80% and below.
—Erin Sjostedt, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
These are in addition to the casualties in the thousand or so vehicle hits listed above.
2,170 hits were scored on structures, of which just 125 are recorded as destroyed (6%).
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Take a look at A$AP’s sentiments about his children above.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 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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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
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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
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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Or, close your eyes, reach your arms overhead and lift up on the tippy toes of both feet.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After the announcement, Zelenskyy posted on X that air raid alerts were ringing out across Ukraine, adding that Russian attack drones were detected in the skies.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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How to view the triple 'smiley' conjunction in the sky?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 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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Emily Ratajkowski claps back at onlooker who told her to 'put on a shirt' during walk The mission, the first for an all-female space crew since 1963, was marketed as a feminist landmark − a chance to see mothers and female storytellers launch toward the heavens.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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There was scarce a cloud in the heavens, yet the sky… appeared as black as if a storm was raging.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 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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Glide it gently but firmly along your legs, downward over your torso, upward on your arms, and down your neck—this pattern is thought to move fluid toward your lymph nodes to promote drainage.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Amid the dry, already alien-like backdrop of the Texas desert, Blue Origin workers and families of the six-woman all-female crew – the first of its kind – saw the rocket lift upward and turn a pop star, a journalist, an activist and others into astronauts.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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