as in excellent
of the very best kind
I know a topping new pub in Southwark
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as in surpassing
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 topping
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
The husband-wife team that owns the restaurant specializes in sourdough crusts with toppings from local farmers and other purveyors.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 July 2022
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and walnuts to form a crumbly topping.
—Jane Black, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
Here's how to make the trending puff pastry dog, including our best tips for customizing your toppings.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
The husband-wife team that owns the restaurant specializes in sourdough crusts with toppings from local farmers and other purveyors.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Verb
Make topping: Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium-high speed until very smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 July 2022
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and walnuts to form a crumbly topping.
—Jane Black, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The 2024 edition marks the highest tally of all time, greatly surpassing Barack Obama’s previous record of 95,894 pages.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The movie Wicked has officially become the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in box office history, surpassing the movie musical Mamma Mia.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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One of the all-time great sonic garnishes in pop music has been properly acclaimed — with a Louisiana philharmonic orchestra live album to boot.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Make the fun ice cubes and don’t worry too much about garnishes.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Disneyland loves to celebrate decades and there has been none bigger than the current one that has seen unparalleled growth greater than any decade in park history — including the first that Walt Disney personally oversaw.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Winston has continued to provide value in locker rooms despite not exceeding the big expectations that followed the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner to the NFL during his first five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Developing a liquid metal layer The extreme conditions within a fusion reactor, where super-heated plasma reaches temperatures exceeding those of the sun, pose a significant challenge to material science.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Italian seasoning adds a comforting, nostalgic nod to classic minestrone, while the fresh basil provides a bright, aromatic lift that enhances the overall flavor profile.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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On Day 2, for Power Lunch: Quick, Nutritious Meals to Keep You Going, Chef Alex Hill created a quick and delicious curry chicken salad and salad with black eyed peas, peppers and more, all while educating the crowd on the importance of utilizing fresh seasonings.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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But it's been about nine years since more than 30,000 backers flocked to the Kickstarter campaign—raising more than $1 million and eclipsing Polygons' $10,000 goal.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Shares are down nearly 12% in 2025, eclipsing the S & P 500′s 5% pullback during that time.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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