as in factor
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
there are lots of good reasons we can't go to the concert, but the fact that the tickets are all sold out is the topper
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Recent Examples of topper
The passion fruit topper gave the dish a slightly tart, tropical finish that perfectly complemented the sweet pudding.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
On March 19, street toppers were removed from the street.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Shrimp and andouille make a zesty topper for a bed of greens and vegetables.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
On March 19, street toppers were removed from the street.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Shrimp and andouille make a zesty topper for a bed of greens and vegetables.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Thailand has long struggled with a high rate of deadly transportation accidents, with factors such as speeding, impaired driving and inconsistent traffic law enforcement frequently cited as contributing causes, according to the AFP.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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That’s the real clincher for industrial artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and ultimately agile business decisions made by industries ranging from refineries to fertilizer plants.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Then, his best effort came in the Game 6 clincher.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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His Saturday-night blowout in Amsterdam officially kicked off the first Harry tour season since his record-breaking Love On Tour signed off in July 2023 — an unthinkably long layoff for the ultimate mega–pop crowd-crusher.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Just as the discerning Neolithic bruiser sought out alderwood for his skull crusher, today’s man of action should turn to James Smith & Sons and its picturesque Victorian shop on London’s New Oxford Street.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
9 May 2026
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Lee’s mad dash was the rarest of quetzal feathers in an otherwise drab capper to the four-game series.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The skit, eh, sketch, gets a capper when Brennan returns to announce the arrival of an even bigger Someone Big.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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