rise above

phrasal verb

rose above; risen above; rising above; rises above

: to not allow oneself to be hurt or controlled by (something bad or harmful)

It's time to rise above petty bickering/politics.

: to be or become better than (something)

The quality of the food never rises above average.

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Family buyers should keep in mind that while both seat seven or eight, middle seats don’t have head rest or restraints and are better for shorter passengers, whose heads don’t rise above the seat back. —

Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025 Which of the week’s new names will rise above the fray? —

Vogue Runway, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025 However, temperatures will rise above freezing as the weather systems continue to move through and the inversion clears out, turning the snow to rain on Saturday night. —

Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025 Such an approach would not only improve outcomes for students but also signal to voters that Democrats are responsive to community needs, not to powerful teachers union interests, and are willing to rise above partisan politics. —

Juan Rangel, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rise above