top dollar
noun
: the highest amount being paid for a commodity or service
… willing to pay top dollar to get them …—
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The Panthers paid top dollar for Hunt and Moehrig at non-premium positions.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Buyers pay top dollar for the history, rarity, and prestige these awards represent, as well as the stories of the athletes who earned them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Advertisers also shell out millions more to produce their spots, often paying top dollar for celebrity spokespeople and to promote their commercials ahead of the big game.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t been shy about paying top dollar to acquire additional star talent for their championship roster.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Buyers pay top dollar for the history, rarity, and prestige these awards represent, as well as the stories of the athletes who earned them.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Advertisers also shell out millions more to produce their spots, often paying top dollar for celebrity spokespeople and to promote their commercials ahead of the big game.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t been shy about paying top dollar to acquire additional star talent for their championship roster.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Top dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dollar. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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