as in along with
in addition to
we'll need another gallon of milk over and above what we already have
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Recent Examples of over and above
Some of us prioritize loyalty to our family over and above emotional safety and boundaries.
—
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
That is, the papal state gave him the grace to be even more united to the people, over and above his low profile, a warm person.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
And these are considerations for China that are over and above its considerations about problems the U.S. or Israel may be having with Iran’s nuclear program.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2010
This motionless, radiant intimacy between women presents a way of coming to know one another over and above language.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
That is, the papal state gave him the grace to be even more united to the people, over and above his low profile, a warm person.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
And these are considerations for China that are over and above its considerations about problems the U.S. or Israel may be having with Iran’s nuclear program.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2010
This motionless, radiant intimacy between women presents a way of coming to know one another over and above language.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
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On a pond shore at a wildlife refuge in southeast Boise, beside the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, recent Timberline High School graduate Ben Gallafent snagged the catch of the day.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Another snap captured Johan holding up his diploma while Klum and Henry smiled beside him.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Preposition
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The duet was written together with Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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The Rock Chalk Roundball Classic is an annual charity basketball game that brings former KU basketball stars together with the goal of raising money for children battling cancer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
22 Mar. 2023
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This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects.—
Katie Intner,
Harper's BAZAAR,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Over and above.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20above. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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