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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2
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
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Worthy was going to be the team’s unquestioned top option with Rice suspended.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
From speeches to auctions, encouraging kids to explore music was top of mind for all, along with eliciting laughs.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Baba’s, a Palestinian American hummus company based in Minneapolis, unveiled the Fawaffle, topped with a generous scoop of tahini butter, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mint.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Luckily, Amazon has a wide selection of long-sleeve dresses that are perfect for transitional weather — and my top picks are up to 55 percent off.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Worthy was going to be the team’s unquestioned top option with Rice suspended.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
Based on the 500 Nuova, this car features an extended roof that can be removed, similar to a soft targa top.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
From speeches to auctions, encouraging kids to explore music was top of mind for all, along with eliciting laughs.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bournemouth went beyond £200m in sales as well, and, in all, six more clubs topped £100m in proceeds.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Baba’s, a Palestinian American hummus company based in Minneapolis, unveiled the Fawaffle, topped with a generous scoop of tahini butter, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mint.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Throughout most of the game, the Bears were dominating the day.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those changes will likely start with a new chief soccer officer.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Zubeck most recently served as chief financial officer of Mesa Airlines and prior to that in multiple executive roles at Alaska Airlines.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To prevent a repeat of Otis’ near-death brush with booze, the distillery has asked the city for a dumpster with a lid.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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For a longer journey, Johnson is impartial to his Osprey Aether pack for its airscape back panels, floating lids, and signature Fit on the Fly adjustments.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the template had been set, Paris was marked as a shorthand for the pinnacle of female achievement—only the most stylish, successful, and generally it would be summoned there—and established as the option only a truly singular love could outshine.—
Megan Angelo,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 860,000 reports of scams, with potential losses exceeding $16 billion.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The tax break phases out for individuals with earnings exceeding $75,000 and for married couples with earnings above $150,000.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The upper stage flying on the first three SLS missions is no longer in production.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Central to the protocol’s anti-aging effects is its impact on VO2 max, the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during exercise.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even if you hand-water with a hose, watering in the morning not only provides the plant with water in time for the heat of the day, but also allows the maximum amount of time for the leaves to dry before the cool evening temperatures arrive.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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