on top
idiom
1
: on the highest part or surface of something
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top
2
chiefly British
: winning a game or competition
The team was on top after the first half.
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The fall sale is here at Nordstrom, and it’s filled with deals on top brands and trendy looks for every style and budget.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
In addition to the store closures, Starbucks announced an additional 900 corporate layoffs, on top of the roughly 1,000 layoffs in February.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Richardson said dry conditions and heat are a bad combination for trees, adding acute stress on top of chronic stress from decades of drought.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In late July, the website unveiled its list of the best places to retire in 2025, with New Hampshire coming out on top.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
In addition to the store closures, Starbucks announced an additional 900 corporate layoffs, on top of the roughly 1,000 layoffs in February.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Richardson said dry conditions and heat are a bad combination for trees, adding acute stress on top of chronic stress from decades of drought.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
In late July, the website unveiled its list of the best places to retire in 2025, with New Hampshire coming out on top.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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