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
This motionless, radiant intimacy between women presents a way of coming to know one another over and above language.
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Tesla cleared a lot of its year-end inventory with heavy discounting over and above the $7,500 federal tax incentive.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Concert-goers spent an average $1,300 per show on incidentals—transportation, accommodation, dining, shopping—over and above the cost of tickets, according to research from Skift.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Tesla cleared a lot of its year-end inventory with heavy discounting over and above the $7,500 federal tax incentive.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Concert-goers spent an average $1,300 per show on incidentals—transportation, accommodation, dining, shopping—over and above the cost of tickets, according to research from Skift.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
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The president continued to speak to reporters in the Oval Office after introducing the order while Kid Rock stood beside him and listened along.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Musk even addressed reporters while standing beside Trump behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Buckingham Palace said Friday that King Charles has met with Prince Andrew together with Hampshire over the past year to discuss proposals for independent funding, but Yang was never mentioned.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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The gaming giant also confirmed that the new console will have the function for players to share a game and play together with up to three friends, even if those friends don't own the game.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 2025.
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