at the top of the pile

phrase

: in a high or very important position

With this promotion, he will be at the top of the pile.

Examples of at the top of the pile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Auto loan payments remain at the top of the pile of bills, even above the mortgage, which was second, FICO said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Those at the top of the pile trended higher, while those already struggling pushed lower. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2026

The luxurious feel, serious warmth, and elevated look of these sweaters put them at the top of the pile. — India Roby, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2025

The key for Martínez is putting himself at the top of the pile of Triple-A infielders, including Riley Tirotta, Will Wagner, and Damiano Palmegiani. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 May 2025

The first casualty is a gleaming trumpet, propped heroically on its bell at the top of the pile. — Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024

In a wild turn of events, Jack ends up doing the right thing and ranking Tori at the top of the pile. — Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2024

Rhymes for at the top of the pile

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• stile