above and beyond
idiom
: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)
He went above and beyond the call of duty.
Examples of above and beyond in a Sentence
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Brand Your Love Story: Some couples are going above and beyond to personalize their weddings, with bespoke party favors and custom experiences for guests.
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Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 31 May 2024
There’s a beauty and joyfulness in the performance above and beyond what’s being performed.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The best zoos in the U.S. are known for going above and beyond to ensure animal welfare, protect endangered species, revive dwindling populations through captive breeding programs, and educate people on the plight of some of the world's rarest creatures.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump has ramped up his claims that the 2024 election will be stolen — even above and beyond his typical portending.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 29 May 2024
The National Life Group Foundation, part of a life insurance and financial services company based on Vermont, sponsors the award program, which honors fire rescue and police personnel and departments who perform community service activities above and beyond their public safety duty.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
Santacruz has gone above and beyond to create a welcoming environment.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 May 2024
But this pair goes above and beyond by also featuring Clarks’ signature Cushion Soft padding and an OrthoLite footbed — both of which are designed to take some of the pain out of standing for hours on end.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
As these 20 stand-outs show, Southerners go above and beyond to take care of one another.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 31 May 2024
There’s a beauty and joyfulness in the performance above and beyond what’s being performed.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The best zoos in the U.S. are known for going above and beyond to ensure animal welfare, protect endangered species, revive dwindling populations through captive breeding programs, and educate people on the plight of some of the world's rarest creatures.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump has ramped up his claims that the 2024 election will be stolen — even above and beyond his typical portending.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 29 May 2024
The National Life Group Foundation, part of a life insurance and financial services company based on Vermont, sponsors the award program, which honors fire rescue and police personnel and departments who perform community service activities above and beyond their public safety duty.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
Santacruz has gone above and beyond to create a welcoming environment.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 May 2024
But this pair goes above and beyond by also featuring Clarks’ signature Cushion Soft padding and an OrthoLite footbed — both of which are designed to take some of the pain out of standing for hours on end.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024
As these 20 stand-outs show, Southerners go above and beyond to take care of one another.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
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“Above and beyond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/above%20and%20beyond. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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