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
Beyond being a much lighter weight for a Tune topper, the M1 Lite is much more competitive within the greater topper market, notably lighter than a number of existing models, including the 360-lb (163-kg) AT Overland Atlas and 350-lb (159-kg) Packout.
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New Atlas, 28 June 2025
Nope — especially with deals like this hooded topper for $100 off.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 June 2025
Sport an oversized raffia topper for a day at the lido, a canvas wide-brim for an afternoon of gardening, or one with a grosgrain-ribbon chin strap when going for a walk.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The dessert bars are made up of three layers: a blondie-like base, chocolate chip filling, and crispy meringue topper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
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New Atlas, 28 June 2025
Nope — especially with deals like this hooded topper for $100 off.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 June 2025
Sport an oversized raffia topper for a day at the lido, a canvas wide-brim for an afternoon of gardening, or one with a grosgrain-ribbon chin strap when going for a walk.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The dessert bars are made up of three layers: a blondie-like base, chocolate chip filling, and crispy meringue topper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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Advertisement Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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Matthew Tkachuk, one of the faces of the franchise, fittingly scored the Cup clincher.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Sam Reinhart was a true star in this series clincher, scoring four goals for Florida to lead them to victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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But Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was the kind of attention many advocates didn’t want and the capper to a month of discouragement.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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The coup de grace was delivered a minute into injury time as Mount seized on a poor clearance from Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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This safety net extends beyond clinical care to include essential social programs — housing assistance, food programs like SNAP and energy assistance — that address the broader determinants of health, many of which face threatening cuts in their own right.—
Jacob Murphy,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Your brand becomes the chief storyteller of your online presence and a key determinant of your reputational resilience.—
Victoria Marshall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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