: topmost in quality, ability, popularity, or importance
—used predicatively
is tops in his field
: at the very most
will cost $50, tops
Examples of tops in a Sentence
Adjective
He is tops in his field.
You're tops in my book!
Adverb
It takes me 15 minutes tops to do the dishes.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Spacious rooms promise the ultimate in serenity, service is tops without being intrusive, the gastronomy is consistently excellent, and activities skew experiential to once-in-a-lifetime.
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Paul Rubio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Of the best deals in the fashion section, check out contemporary favorites in the tops department, like Ulla Johnson’s dark floral blouse, or Theory’s seriously cozy cashmere cardigan—perfect for work and weekend.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Spacious rooms promise the ultimate in serenity, service is tops without being intrusive, the gastronomy is consistently excellent, and activities skew experiential to once-in-a-lifetime.
—
Paul Rubio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2023
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“Tops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tops. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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