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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Place a slice of Coconut Cake on top, then garnish with fresh raspberries.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The new shares for Musk would be on top of his current shares, which give him an 18% voting stake in Tesla.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Place bread loaf on top of a long sheet (about 15 inches) of aluminum foil; set aside.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The helipad is located on top of KOMO Plaza, a business center situated north of the downtown area.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The new shares for Musk would be on top of his current shares, which give him an 18% voting stake in Tesla.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Place bread loaf on top of a long sheet (about 15 inches) of aluminum foil; set aside.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The helipad is located on top of KOMO Plaza, a business center situated north of the downtown area.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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