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
Even Islam, with its heavy emphasis on charity, recognizes this: that’s why only those who have money over and above a certain minimum amount of wealth are obligated to pay zakat.
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
This suggests that advertisers do need to carefully consider the musical preferences of their target market over and above simply writing catchy tunes.
—Kelly Jakubowski / The Conversation, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
For example, a mother has a commitment to ensuring her kid’s well-being, over and above her general wish for all kids everywhere to be well.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
This suggests that advertisers do need to carefully consider the musical preferences of their target market over and above simply writing catchy tunes.
—Kelly Jakubowski / The Conversation, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
For example, a mother has a commitment to ensuring her kid’s well-being, over and above her general wish for all kids everywhere to be well.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
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When push comes to shove, however, the best colleague to have beside you in the trenches is one with whom you’re aligned in both heart and mind.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Faced with all this communal activity, the gym seemed almost beside the point.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Ditch buttons and zippers all together with these $30 drawstring pants at Amazon.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Instead of having human employees spend valuable time manually coordinating between different apps, the company sets up a Multi-Agent Platform, wherein specialized AI agents can work together with little to no human input.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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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
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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 6 Mar. 2025.
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