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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Buyers bought in, pushing the soundtrack to No. 2 on the Billboard 200, above the original album’s No. 4 peak.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
To get started, simply tap the banner above, register and enter code WEEK365 at signup.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 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
Ten-foot-tall ceilings soar above the primary bedroom that includes a spacious en-suite bath with tiled flooring, a floating sink with marble features, and a wood-burning fireplace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Buyers bought in, pushing the soundtrack to No. 2 on the Billboard 200, above the original album’s No. 4 peak.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Sweet Cherry Trees Sweet cherries (Prunus avium) are generally hardy to Zone 5 but are more reliably productive in Zone 6 and above.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
To get started, simply tap the banner above, register and enter code WEEK365 at signup.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 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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The Astronomica water play zone will sit atop a compass rose that points to the portals on the hub during the day and transform into a colorful fountain light show at night.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
19 Mar. 2025
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As floodwaters from the Swannanoa River rose to stomach level inside their house on Sept. 27, Mills’ 24-year-old son hacked his way through the attic ceiling with a chef’s knife and a hammer so the family could get atop the roof.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That’s despite their performing in venues such as a soup kitchen and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, which significantly reduced overhead.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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While agentic architectures can be built from scratch, utilizing an open-source framework helps reduce development overhead and ensures system maintainability.—
Rick Kelly,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Re-imagine the night sky, simultaneously tranquil and disquieting, as straw, gold leaf, wood, wire, and sediment mimic thick, impasto brushstrokes to pay homage to one of art history’s most captivating swirls.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Strange darkness blanketed a large swath of the U.S., animals fell silent and a spectacular glowing ring appeared in the sky where the sun should have been.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Along the way, viewers will get a better look at Muse’s aforementioned lair, which became quite an attraction even for those who worked on the series.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
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The elite combination of shooting and defense makes the Volunteers a scary team in the Midwest region, along with the aforementioned Gonzaga and Houston.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Those two groups combined to play for over 28.5 minutes, yet the Pacers were -33 in the other 19.5 minutes.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His last four seasons have been rough, as he’s logged a 5.32 ERA over that span.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So if the seemingly changing motions of the heavens could be predicted, maybe earthly events could be, too.—
James Byrne,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Every minute of every day, our cars and phones look to the heavens for guidance.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 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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The youth center, which once housed upward of 100 children but now typically serves fewer than a dozen, is named for former Gov. John H. Sununu.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Typically, the cable network exclusively televises upward of eight games each season.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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