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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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Let’s take a look at some of the top pitchers to watch.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The business of jockey sponsorships has since taken off, with the money concentrated at the top.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Then, later in the fall, the same could be said for sumptuous suede jackets from Staud and Rùadh, which topped many a fashion week look—Vogue Shopping’s own Madeline Fass and Lisa Aiken included.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
Below, Southern interior designers and organizers pinpoint five specific things to get rid of in order to ensure a space is truly top notch and entertaining-ready.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Let’s take a look at some of the top pitchers to watch.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
Jonathan Echols, whose three touchdown catches were tops among USF tight ends, also made the move.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The business of jockey sponsorships has since taken off, with the money concentrated at the top.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
This comforting chicken casserole is filled with fresh herbs and veggies and topped with fluffy homemade biscuits instead of pie crust.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Then, later in the fall, the same could be said for sumptuous suede jackets from Staud and Rùadh, which topped many a fashion week look—Vogue Shopping’s own Madeline Fass and Lisa Aiken included.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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The human body was not built to withstand those kinds of demands—or most bodies, anyway.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Ponza The largest of the Pontine Islands, Ponza sits in the Tyrrhenian Sea between Rome and Naples, and remains largely under the radar for most international travelers.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Kerry Haigh, the chief championships director at the PGA responsible for creating the test, made full use of the severely undulated greens at Aronimink that contributed to the bunched leaderboard, and required control of every shot from tee-to-green.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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The judge also found that the public interest strongly favors transparency, particularly, the court noted, when the chief election official is himself a candidate in the election being administered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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This means not stacking dishes and not blocking smaller items with large cutting boards, lids, or platters.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Place grate on grill or smoker and cover, positioning vent on lid as far from heat source as possible.—
Paula Disbrowe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Cox’s career reached the pinnacle when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Three decades after reaching their pinnacle, their sound and fury is still in style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Havana experienced a blackout that day that exceeded 20 hours, O Levy said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Given his experience across different racing disciplines, does anything exceed the Indy 500?—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The front opened across the toes, while the patent upper curved high enough over the foot to keep the mule closer to a going-out pump than a minimal slide.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Recipe information Place a rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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This is the maximum power output a solar installation can achieve under standard conditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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The manual also notes the maximum wade depth for a Cybertruck is about 32 inches, measuring from the bottom of the tire.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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