over and above

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 This suggests that advertisers do need to carefully consider the musical preferences of their target market over and above simply writing catchy tunes. Kelly Jakubowski / The Conversation, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024 For example, a mother has a commitment to ensuring her kid’s well-being, over and above her general wish for all kids everywhere to be well. Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024 And that’s above and beyond some of the other clunky compromises that come from SMS V2 over and above a dedicated cross-platform app. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 Under the new guidelines, borrowers using the limited loan can borrow up to $75,000 over and above their mortgages — a huge increase from the former limit of $35,000. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for over and above 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and above
Preposition
  • Echevarria had a burial plot picked out beside his mother’s grave.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
  • And right beside the win-loss column — subject to your opinion of the person running the operation — there’s a skyscraper of either explanations or excuses.
    Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • This, together with the resilience of the labor market, suggests that the Federal Reserve won't cut rates any further during its next meeting.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
  • This year Vogue teamed up with GQ for the now traditional event, hosting a glittering crowd that included winners Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody, who co-hosted the party together with Cynthia Erivo, Harris Dickinson, and heads of editorial content Chioma Nnadi and Adam Baidawi.
    Olivia Allen, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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