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
Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
In addition to the financial threshold monitoring discussed above, IDShield watches for fraudulent new accounts, both major financial accounts and sub-prime accounts such as payday loans.
—PCMAG, 15 Feb. 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
Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2024
Parker’s comments came a day after the Dallas City Council unanimously passed a resolution withdrawing support for an above ground high speed rail connection between Dallas and Fort Worth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
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Preposition
Houston will see one more day with a high above 60 degrees on Tuesday before seeing their high drop below 50 on Wednesday.
—Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
As to the kids’ responses, the more genial Olmo is not above whining, while parental demands usually provoke flat-out insolence from Ana, who breathes cigarette smoke like dragon fire.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Adverb
In the last 24 hours, three states have been under a state of emergency mentioned above.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
In addition to the financial threshold monitoring discussed above, IDShield watches for fraudulent new accounts, both major financial accounts and sub-prime accounts such as payday loans.
—PCMAG, 15 Feb. 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
The three above statements are pulled from Cook and Medley’s list.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2024
Parker’s comments came a day after the Dallas City Council unanimously passed a resolution withdrawing support for an above ground high speed rail connection between Dallas and Fort Worth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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Disney retained its spot atop the rankings of TV distributors in January, recording its highest share of viewing in the year-plus Nielsen has been compiling such figures.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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He was asked in an Oval Office meeting with French President Macron. 1:15 President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday, with Russia and Ukraine atop the agenda as the world marks three years since Vladimir Putin's invasion.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The photo was instantly legendary: former President Trump with his fist in the air, blood seeping from his right ear and an American flag flying overhead.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Most of the development would be on fields of thistles near several lakes where red kites fly overhead.—
Eshe Nelson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Because blue light scatters relatively easily, that's why our sky appears in that color most of the time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The water was much clearer there, and the sky overhead was suddenly brighter.—
Valerie Rains,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to Rolling Stone, a judge ruled the rapper’s lawyers would be allowed to question Tory Lanez, legal name Daystar Peterson, from behind bars under oath regarding the aforementioned litigation.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Two deputies, Shields and an unidentified Hinds County deputy, were responding to a domestic call at a residence at the aforementioned address.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Bankers bristle over regulations Community bankers, who represent smaller and more localized institutions, have been complaining about excessive regulations for years.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Evidence of runic writing exists from the Roman Iron Age and the Viking era, but researchers have puzzled for years over exactly when runes originated.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The heavens are aligned with your relationships, Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, enjoy the beauty that is the Great Nebula of Orion in the late winter heavens.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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In July 1967, during rioting (some have called it a rebellion) in Detroit’s black neighborhoods, three young men were killed — murdered by most accounts — when confronted by police at the aforesaid motel.—
Robert W. Butler,
kansascity,
2 Aug. 2017
Adverb
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The jet also angled sharply upward in the last second before impact, Homendy said.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Prices moving upward in January has further cooled hopes of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the near future.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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