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
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
As with most people in real life, their stories are not about profound change, but about keeping their heads above water.
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
EW.com, 9 May 2025
To find out what Ritchie Coster, who plays Shinwell, and Peter Mark Kendall, who plays both ailing siblings, thinks about the matter, press PLAY on the video above.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 May 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
David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
The Climate Prediction Center’s models are showing that above normal temperatures are in favor over the next couple weeks, Reeves said.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
As with most people in real life, their stories are not about profound change, but about keeping their heads above water.
—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Adverb
Watch Hartnett discuss his kids' strong reaction to his hair dye — and his thoughts on the Hartnett Renaissance — in the video above.
—EW.com, 9 May 2025
To find out what Ritchie Coster, who plays Shinwell, and Peter Mark Kendall, who plays both ailing siblings, thinks about the matter, press PLAY on the video above.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 May 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
Hurricanes Milton and Helene tore through the southeastern U.S., causing billions in damages, while the Midwest endured an above average outbreak of 1700 tornadoes.
—David Tobias, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The forecasters expect an above average October and November for activity in the Caribbean.
—NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for above
Preposition
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Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday evening local time after white smoke had billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signifying the 133 cardinal electors had chosen a new leader for the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The cardinals’ selection of a successor to Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, was revealed by white smoke billowing from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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As shown below, going to a full NVMe HDD future would lead to HDD access without a PCIe switch, further removing storage system overhead and complexity.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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As the aircrafts roared overhead, Kate leaned in to share a few words with George.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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On May 13, bright Antares will rise to the left of the waning gibbous moon in the southeastern sky, with just a few degrees of separation between the two celestial bodies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The Western White House could also run interference for SpaceX founder Elon Musk, whose attempts to shoot off more rockets at Vandenberg Space Force Base have been stymied by regulators at the aforementioned coastal commission.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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In the end, the network went with four new drama series for next season, the aforementioned Sheriff Country and new offshoots from Blue Bloods in Boston Blue starring Donnie Wahlberg; from FBI in CIA starring Tom Ellis; and from Yellowstone in Y: Marshals, starring Luke Grimes.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
Preposition
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Jennifer Vasquez also filed another protective order against him back in 2021 over allegations of domestic violence, according to court records obtained by CBS News.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Police and fire departments have sometimes defeated disparate impact challenges over physical fitness test requirements on grounds that good fitness is essential to those jobs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Thanks to her good karma, Maya had been reborn in the heavens as a god, but in Buddhism gods are not as spiritually advanced as Buddhas.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2025
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This lyrical drama, choreographed by Dell Howlett, floats at times like a movement-theater piece reaching for the heavens.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 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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Seven ships carrying upward of 12,000 containers that sailed from China after those tariffs took effect have arrived at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, in California.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Cortez said phase one’s cost came in around $800,000 with the remaining phases estimated to cost upward of $1.5 million.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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