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
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Those for Initio at slightly above $220 million were up 32 percent.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Watch the video above to see a boy’s powerful reaction to finally hearing clearly.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Time, 14 Oct. 2022
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The popularity of cremation brought us the contemporary columbarium, with its above-ground niches for urns.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Those for Initio at slightly above $220 million were up 32 percent.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Watching the House chamber from the viewing gallery before the speech was like peering into a garden party from above.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Watch the video above to see a boy’s powerful reaction to finally hearing clearly.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
All of the above seems to be confirmed with today’s announcement.
—Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Oct. 2022
Adjective
Stearns expects an expansion of drought conditions in the West, adding that a possible above-average monsoon season in the Southwest could complicate the fire outlook.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The popularity of cremation brought us the contemporary columbarium, with its above-ground niches for urns.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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The Padres appeared on their way to claiming sole ownership atop the major-league standings.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The striking design includes shiny metallic buttons atop a dark black front panel.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Parthenon hovers just overhead while the historic heart of Athens dazzles five floors below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Think copper doors, sculptural lighting, and a mural of agave stretching two stories overhead.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Residents fled as ash fell and smoke darkened the sky, many leaving with little notice as flames approached homes and neighborhoods.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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With a heaping helping of Western style (and an even bigger patio) Far Out creates an inviting, casual-cool environment that encourages another round of stories (and cocktails) under the Texas sky.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And, in the end, none of the aforementioned might be available except for Ja Morant, who might be only a nominal upgrade, if that.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The aforementioned countertop compost bins?—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The two had been arguing just a few hours earlier over Sweeney’s reluctance to do chores around the house, his grandfather told police.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gauff battled an apparent illness during the Madrid Open, even taking a medical timeout in the Round of 32 over the weekend.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Officials said the multi-agency probe into Valente's motivations involved scouring more than 11,000 surveillance files, analyzing over 2,100 audio and video files from his personal devices, and conducting upward of 260 interviews.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Starbucks’ investments had pinched profits in the previous quarter, but this past quarter saw profit and sales rise simultaneously for the first time in two years, easing Wall Street’s nerves and sending shares upward.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Bourbon and pecan pie are a match made in heaven, but this pie takes that combination to a whole new level.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 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 2 May. 2026.
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