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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
an office in the top story of the building the top student in our graduating class
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
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as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record
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Recent Examples of top
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Cyrus took the stage at Paris’ Maxim’s de Paris on June 18, running through a parade of her biggest hits for her top fans in the city.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 July 2025
Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Bringing in a player like Parsons would instantly shoot them to the top of the list of Super Bowl favorites in 2025.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Once the ground beef and noodles have cooked in the tomato broth, top the bowls with a homemade cottage cheese and mozzarella mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Breslau, known as one of the UK’s top buyers of American and international fare, has more than two decades of experience for the likes of ITV and Channel 4.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Cyrus took the stage at Paris’ Maxim’s de Paris on June 18, running through a parade of her biggest hits for her top fans in the city.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 July 2025
Noun
Ironically, island escapes are not at the top of it.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Bringing in a player like Parsons would instantly shoot them to the top of the list of Super Bowl favorites in 2025.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gutfeld! was the first late-night program to unseat Colbert as the ratings leader since 2017, and has topped the program for three years straight.
—Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Once the ground beef and noodles have cooked in the tomato broth, top the bowls with a homemade cottage cheese and mozzarella mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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And while most spots are known to shut in August for summer holidays, this is slowly changing as more restaurants keep their doors open or host pop-ups with guest chefs.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite this, the company’s chief marketing and sales officer, Federico Foschini, still sees a desire among customers for something even more unique.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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Berry works with Paul DePodesta, the Browns' chief strategy officer.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Each container comes with a lid, of course, and the set also includes three half-cup scoops.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The set comes with two, 1-gallon dispensers crafted with a 4-inch wide opening, leakproof lids, and nondrip spigots.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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If the war in Vietnam marked the pinnacle of war journalism, and AP had a legendary perch in that war, much of it was due to Faas.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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The world tells of success as such a wonderful story, the pinnacle of happiness.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The asylum process in Mexico is supposed to take about three months, said Mejía from UNHCR, but the number of cases exceeds the capacity of the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid to process them.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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That number far exceeds any other program nationwide.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Hurricanes will not form when the upper level winds are too strong.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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The rooms vary in size, ranging from just under 200 square feet for the Village Cosy to 775 square feet for the gorgeous two-story Mountain Loft with a bedroom and a living room on the lower level and another bedroom in the eaves on the upper level.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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My 16-year-old daughter loves her tank tops, especially on hot summer days when staying cool is of utmost importance.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
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The standalone Capella Manor and two Colonial Manors were recently renovated and offer utmost privacy on the outskirts of the 30-acre resort.—
Christine Burroni,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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