from above
idiom
1
: from a higher place or position
It looks like a cross when viewed from above.
2
: from someone with greater power or authority
waiting for orders from above
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By sinking the building into the ground, the architects have created a space that remains almost imperceptible from above.
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New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
The changing narrative in South Florida reflected a more urgent tone from above.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico shared footage of the fire from a helicopter on his Facebook page.
Video from above of the massive wildfire in the pine barrens.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Engaging and Leading With Authenticity Company culture is not simply directed from above.
—Hunter Madeley, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
The changing narrative in South Florida reflected a more urgent tone from above.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico shared footage of the fire from a helicopter on his Facebook page.
Video from above of the massive wildfire in the pine barrens.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Engaging and Leading With Authenticity Company culture is not simply directed from above.
—Hunter Madeley, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for from above
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“From above.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20above. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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