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
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
That’s right around its private market valuation from 2022, when Omada announced a $192 million funding round that pushed its valuation above $1 billion.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Hit PLAY on the trailer above for an extended first look, then drop a comment with your thoughts.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 June 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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Even a company that sells an above average amount of its products in the U.S. could see their costs rise if supply inputs are hit with tariffs.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League table, just above the relegation line.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
That’s right around its private market valuation from 2022, when Omada announced a $192 million funding round that pushed its valuation above $1 billion.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Adverb
On the high side, a PEG of 2 or above suggests paying up for future growth.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Hit PLAY on the trailer above for an extended first look, then drop a comment with your thoughts.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 June 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 first two flow into popular summertime swimming holes, while Graces High holds the title of being the tallest above ground waterfall in the state at 133 feet high.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Even a company that sells an above average amount of its products in the U.S. could see their costs rise if supply inputs are hit with tariffs.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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That bet paid off in three consecutive weeks atop Billboard‘s album chart.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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After three months, Alex Warren’s reign atop the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart has come to an end as Sabrina Carpenter ousts him from the No. 1 spot (June 13).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Fifty aircraft including combat helicopters will fly overhead.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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When the initial satellite passed overhead, the space-to-ground power finally reached the requisite level.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Maneuvering through the sky, the inexperienced but intrepid fighter finds a weakness in the alien technology.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Smoke fills the sky above a devastated area of Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 28, 2025.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Except this time… remember how that aforementioned boyfriend tossed her phone into the water?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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After two earlier Warners-centric catastrophes (see: AOL Time Warner, ca. 2001-09, and the aforementioned AT&T debacle), how could anyone think that the third time would prove to be the charm?—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
Preposition
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Sarandos’ trip to Spain and investment promise came just a few months after a similar trip to Mexico, during which the exec vowed that the global streamer would invest $1 billion in the country over four years.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Meetings with the new management are expected over the next few days for the recovery of the production and distribution.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The ball hit the back of the rim and soared into the heavens.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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One step below rocketing into the heavens, astrotourism is all about stargazing.—
David Christopher Kaufman,
Air Mail,
17 May 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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When light-dependent species are forced upward into a smaller belt near surface waters, the competition for resources and food intensifies and animals are exposed to an elevated risk of predation.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Moy has plans to grow Rosemead’s collection to upward of 6,000 bottles.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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