at the top of the list

phrase

: better than all the others
I like all of his books, but this one is at the top of the list.

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Polls show the economy is at the top of the list of voters' concerns this election, in Maine and nationwide. — Megan Cassella, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The 12-year run on The Big Bang Theory has to be at the top of the list of things to be grateful for. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Bears, wild pigs, mountain lions and coyotes were at the top of the list in California, according to the study. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 And for many Americans, the Caribbean is always at the top of the list. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the top of the list

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“At the top of the list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20top%20of%20the%20list. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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