How to Use top-heavy in a Sentence

top-heavy

adjective
  • The sails and upper decks were too tall for the hull, which was top-heavy as a result.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
  • For starters, there’s the top-heavy, tank-like design with controls set above the door.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
  • That is a massive win for Phoenix, even if the roster is top-heavy.
    — Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The lineup is top-heavy, and the Maple Leafs could use some depth and defense at the trade deadline.
    — Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The buzz: This is a top-heavy group with the two 2019 finalists, the U.S. and the Netherlands, matched with a pair of debutantes.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2023
  • There’s not much jam that Marner brings, though, so this would still be a top-heavy forward group.
    — Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The stem is slightly short, and the glass feels a bit top-heavy when full, but not uncomfortably so.
    — Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Look for something that’ll comfortably fit in your hand and won’t feel top-heavy once it’s filled with ice cream.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2023
  • But the top-heavy nature of the lineup has sparked plenty of brainstorming in the Dodgers’ front office.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
  • The plant sports an odd, top-heavy shape that has been compared to both a Dr. Seuss doodle and an upside-down toilet brush.
    — Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
  • However, this makes the head top-heavy, which can make handling this lopper a bit tricky.
    — Jacquelene Amoquandoh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Rather than bow out, the Angels kept him close while making a number of deadline moves in hopes of adding depth to their top-heavy club.
    — Scott Miller, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Epstein arrived in Boston as the Yankees grew top-heavy.
    — Jerry Beach, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The weight distribution does feel top-heavy when the AeroActive is attached.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Cons The top-heavy design is bulky and more cumbersome to maneuver.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Indeed, this might be the best path forward for the Dodgers to rectify their top-heavy roster problems.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The low profile and slender flybridge hardtop also avoid a top-heavy look.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Among first-string players on a top-heavy roster, the Niners’ age is an even bigger factor.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Plant in a container deep enough to balance the top-heavy woody stems and water sparingly.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2023
  • This results in a top-heavy design that may feel a little unstable at times.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Keep the pack and play away from anything else in the room that poses a safety risk, like cords from window blinds or top-heavy furniture.
    — Sarah Bradley, Parents, 30 June 2023
  • Cons The design is top-heavy and can easily fall over if left unattended.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The one thing the Leafs didn’t add: Scoring help, and that’s a bit concerning for a team that’s struggled to score in the postseason and is more top-heavy now than ever.
    — Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Lineup depth For long stretches this year, the Dodgers’ offense was glaringly top-heavy.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
  • The Sox are viewed as a largely top-heavy system, with a considerable gap between the potential impact of Bleis and the next wave of prospects.
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Nashville is a pretty top-heavy team, so whoever slots with those wingers tends to be in a position to succeed.
    — Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The Panthers are top-heavy at the position, but there are plenty of avenues for upgrades and development on the depth chart.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Being so top-heavy will force Minnesota to round its roster out and build depth through players on cheap contracts.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Because the vacuum is top-heavy, the handheld vacuum may be too heavy to use with one hand, according to our tester.
    — Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
  • This year’s rookie class is top-heavy and a fiercely competitive race for the Calder Trophy is brewing.
    — Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'top-heavy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: