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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Examples of above in a Sentence
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Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
But America’s hottest city likely won’t break one of its enduring heat records set in 2020 with 145 days at or above 100 degrees.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Thank the hair heavens above because there are tons of alternatives that won’t cost you four Benjies.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
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
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
That said, the Blackhawks have a brutal schedule to finish the season, as all seven games come against teams with an above .500 points percentage.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
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Preposition
However, there is some progress—more elementary students are proficient in reading compared to last year, with performance now above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
But America’s hottest city likely won’t break one of its enduring heat records set in 2020 with 145 days at or above 100 degrees.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
Adverb
The ticket price above doesn't appear to include the cost of the Torqeedo batteries and charger though.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Thank the hair heavens above because there are tons of alternatives that won’t cost you four Benjies.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
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
Parker’s comments came a day after the Dallas City Council unanimously passed a resolution withdrawing support for an above ground high speed rail connection between Dallas and Fort Worth.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
That said, the Blackhawks have a brutal schedule to finish the season, as all seven games come against teams with an above .500 points percentage.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/above. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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