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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The Minnesota Twins are above the Royals and Tigers.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
There’s more thematic resonance where all of the above comes from, including the stuff that sits right on the surface, like money, real estate, women working for creative fulfillment vs. women working to get paid.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2022
Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
This sale should be viewed as a premium asset trading at an above-market price, not evidence that teams are broadly undervalued.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
After the fire was knocked down, police said, the man was found dead in a room above the garage where a partial collapse had happened.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The Minnesota Twins are above the Royals and Tigers.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Adverb
The art that Carax has provided above indicates that the film will have a heightened and dreamlike visual style in the same vein as his previous work.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Noun
All of the above could have been at play Friday night for Kaneland and junior quarterback Troyer Carlson.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
There’s more thematic resonance where all of the above comes from, including the stuff that sits right on the surface, like money, real estate, women working for creative fulfillment vs. women working to get paid.
—Time, 14 Oct. 2022
Adjective
The Hostesses with Most Emma Chamberlain's (above) colorful, bird motif Mugler gown made a dramatic impact.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
This sale should be viewed as a premium asset trading at an above-market price, not evidence that teams are broadly undervalued.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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San José and Vancouver are tied atop the Western Conference with 29 points apiece.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Since 2015, it has been held in ten different cities, including Las Vegas, where a red carpet was constructed atop the Bellagio’s fountain pool, and Nashville, where rowdy attendees ruined bachelorette parties on Broadway.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Iranian missiles, a response to Israeli and American attacks, were being intercepted overhead.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Hold it across your shoulders and twist; hold it overhead and lean—there are dozens of mobility drills online built around it.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 May 2026
Noun
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At the top of the food chain, the bald eagle dominates in the sky alone with its impressive wingspan and sharp talons.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The rooms The property is divided into two towers that are connected by a sky bridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Other recent ’27 Air Jordan leaks include the aforementioned Spotlight Air Jordan 4 and a Neo Pink Air Jordan 3, both of which will be released exclusively in women’s sizing.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
Preposition
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Despite his advanced age, Castro is viewed as holding sway over the government and its revolutionary legacy.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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After purchase rates fell below 6% in 2025 and after briefly falling back to that range in April (following a surge in March), rates here are again ticking upward.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Begin with a blendable formula (like the Tower28 BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Dewy Cream Blush) so the color can be easily diffused and extended upward to the temples with a brush.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Warnings, laments, and odes to renewal were expressed pictorially as dying days under bleeding heavens, belching volcanoes, proud icebergs, lavish rainbows amid spangling, mist-suffusing sunlight and dawns of peace and hope.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Gaga and Doechii, a match made in fashion heaven, and two style students who clearly did their homework for this assignment.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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