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.

Examples of at the top of the list in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two were at the top of the list of contenders for the pavilion commission — what in the past was considered a career-defining honor — though their contract was never finalized. — Kim Córdova, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Kansas City produces standouts in a multitude of professional sports, and football is always at the top of the list. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

For me, having lived in central Virginia for more than 20 years, there are just a few places that capture the spirit of the season so completely, and Amherst is at the top of the list. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

During the nail-biting matchup, Travis, 36, set the NFL record for most yards after a first-quarter catch from Patrick Mahomes that led to a touchdown, surpassing Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk to solidify himself at the top of the list. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for at the top of the list

• assist
• blacklist
• booklist
• checklist
• consist
• desist
• dismissed
• enlist
• exist
• insist
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• persist