: on top of
Examples of atop in a Sentence
Preposition
The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Storied Italian sportscar maker Maserati sits atop of the list.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
New Atlas, 19 July 2025
The result: Netanyahu now sits atop a de facto minority government that is no longer able to legislate, and Israel is careening toward new elections, most likely in early 2026.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025
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Adverb or adjective
The result is a highly intentional nine-track record laced in nostalgic, fluttery melodies with Moore's smooth, enchanting vocals floating atop.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Storied Italian sportscar maker Maserati sits atop of the list.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Preposition
The oversized padded seat sits atop a dropper seatpost, which should also make getting on and off easier.
—New Atlas, 19 July 2025
The result: Netanyahu now sits atop a de facto minority government that is no longer able to legislate, and Israel is careening toward new elections, most likely in early 2026.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025
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“Atop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atop. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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