: 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
Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The Padres began spring training believing Darvish would join Michael King and Dylan Cease atop a rotation that could help win plentiful games in the regular season and successfully navigate postseason series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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 New York state assemblyman secured his position atop the Democratic ticket by campaigning on affordability and social welfare, outpacing Cuomo, who had based his campaign on experience and combating antisemitism.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The Padres began spring training believing Darvish would join Michael King and Dylan Cease atop a rotation that could help win plentiful games in the regular season and successfully navigate postseason series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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“Atop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atop. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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