: on top of
Examples of atop in a Sentence
Preposition
The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
As the Colombian star ups his career count to 25 No. 1s, here’s a recap of the artists with the most rulers since Latin Airplay began in 1994:
Released on PARIS LG/Sony Music Latin, the track also shines with its second week atop on Latin Pop Airplay.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Carti’s idiosyncratic style helped birth a generation of rage rap artists, and his latest studio album, which spent three weeks atop the Billboard 200, could finally convince Grammy voters to give him his due.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adverb or adjective
The black bucket with a purple lid and a spider atop comes filled with 50 Munchkins doughnut holes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
As the Colombian star ups his career count to 25 No. 1s, here’s a recap of the artists with the most rulers since Latin Airplay began in 1994:
Released on PARIS LG/Sony Music Latin, the track also shines with its second week atop on Latin Pop Airplay.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Preposition
The strapless dress featured a black velvety overlay atop a tulle and satin white fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Carti’s idiosyncratic style helped birth a generation of rage rap artists, and his latest studio album, which spent three weeks atop the Billboard 200, could finally convince Grammy voters to give him his due.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Atop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atop. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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