1
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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The imbalance is an Achilles' heel for Washington, which sees dependence on its top military rival as a national security threat.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Alice Cary, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Most winemakers use silicone bungs on their barrels, which form a good seal on them, but are easy to remove so that barrels can be refilled to the top to mitigate the headspace and oxygen contact.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
That figure topped 32% the year after COVID shuttered schools and has barely inched down since — remaining above 31% in the 2023-34 school year, the latest year for which data is available, an analysis by the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel shows.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
So resilient, in fact, that Trump’s top economic advisors have made a point of highlighting the widespread predictions of soaring inflation and large-scale job cuts that drove headlines throughout April.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
The imbalance is an Achilles' heel for Washington, which sees dependence on its top military rival as a national security threat.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Noun
There’s something uniquely elegant about a sporty jacket with a stand collar or funnel neck zipped right to the top, with material slightly shrouding the chin.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Most winemakers use silicone bungs on their barrels, which form a good seal on them, but are easy to remove so that barrels can be refilled to the top to mitigate the headspace and oxygen contact.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
Verb
The numbers from May are also significantly better than Trump's average over the 48 months of his first presidency (41 percent), better than Biden's average approval rating for his full term (41 percent), and tops Biden's final year's approval rating (40 percent).
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
That figure topped 32% the year after COVID shuttered schools and has barely inched down since — remaining above 31% in the 2023-34 school year, the latest year for which data is available, an analysis by the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel shows.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
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In a world where most sports are still practicing more traditional models of philanthropy, SailGP has built a scalable platform where teams are pioneering a whole new model which could be adopted by any sport - where the competitive spirit drives real impact.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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More variety has likely helped, with new entrants like Athletic Brewing Co., which launched in 2018, and nonalcoholic alternatives to most of the top beer brands, including Heineken 0.0 and Corona Non-alcoholic.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Scale’s interim chief executive is Jason Droege, who was previously chief strategy officer and had past executive roles at Uber Eats and Axon.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Clauson-Kaas is chief consultant for the Copenhagen waterworks utility HOFOR, which is overseeing the construction of the tunnel.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The Flower Arrangement Won't Last As Long Now, while toilet tank water is generally at least somewhat sanitary, there’s still the potential for it to be contaminated by waste—especially when the tank lid is left open, allowing all sorts of germs and bacteria to enter the toilet tank water.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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The seven-year lid on Wells' balance sheet growth was precipitated by the bank's past misdeeds, such as its notorious fake accounts scandal in the 2010s.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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The new Compton High School, which will open this fall, stands as a pinnacle example: Teachers will not have their own classrooms — but will conduct classes in various spaces depending on topic and availability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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To most, the rivalry matchup with the Padres was the pinnacle of the postseason.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
Verb
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This breathtaking final had already exceeded five hours.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
8 June 2025
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Additionally, its cash-to-assets ratio of 26.1% far exceeds the market’s 13.8%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Testing something new meant undergoing an upper endoscopy, an invasive and uncomfortable process that made trying foods feel more like a chore than a pleasure.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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There is also third-party certification used to verify that materials are truly of the utmost quality.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
13 June 2025
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Anjelica Huston as Eleanor Zissou in The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou With a blue streak in her hair and a piercing glare for her estranged husband, Huston plays Eleanor Zissou with utmost coolness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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