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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4
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
Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Located on the top floor of a historic 1920s building right by Fulton Market, this prime Airbnb is great for entertaining.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Check out our top picks below, starting at $20.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Bidding had topped $500,000 as of press time and figures to climb in the days to come.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The production value and look was top notch.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Located on the top floor of a historic 1920s building right by Fulton Market, this prime Airbnb is great for entertaining.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Johnson, however, styled her pair with a sleek black top and miniskirt from Ferragamo.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Check out our top picks below, starting at $20.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pumpkin Masters, the popular pumpkin carving company that offers a wide range of carving and decorating kits, topped the list in the percentage of price increases, with year-over-year increases as high as 300%.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Bidding had topped $500,000 as of press time and figures to climb in the days to come.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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There aren't a ton of great options in free agency, though there may not be too many choices at all via trade either, as most teams have their starter and backup quarterbacks locked in and won't be looking to part with either at this point in the year.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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His girlfriend had taken a 38 rifle to the back of his head and plastered most of its contents onto the kitchen wall.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Six months after a high-profile arrest and indictment of a judge at the Milwaukee County Courthouse complex, the county's chief judge has yet to issue a formal policy about what leeway federal immigration agents have to operate in the county's halls of justice.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, Macquarie’s chief economist, David Doyle, tells Fortune that while Washington isn’t necessarily shaping its policy because of imminent recessionary fears, policymakers will be keen to maintain growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When the flames are out, pop on the lid to instantly transform it into a spacious surface for drinks and snacks.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The top lid even pivots up and down just like many outdoor barbecue grills.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The last American to compete in the pinnacle of motorsport was Logan Sargeant, who raced for Williams for nearly two years before the team replaced him.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In fact, management guru Simon Sinek said all successful people have hit rock bottom before reaching their pinnacle.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Congressional Budget Office projects the total national debt will exceed $38 trillion by 2029, growing roughly $7 trillion a year.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Of the companies that have reported so far, 87% managed to exceed Wall Street’s expectations, much higher than the typical 67% beat rate, according to LSEG.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These Sam Edelman loafers showcase similar gold hardware across the upper, as well as a narrower toe.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The rapid descent of temperatures, which in some cases may reach the upper 20s, raises concerns for agriculture, property maintenance, and daily routines as winter-like conditions arrive.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Try to fit in the maximum amount of storage space.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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That is especially worrisome for the kinds of felony charges faced by Rozier, Billups and Jones, who, if convicted, could face maximum prison sentences of decades.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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