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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Key Japanese neighbors, especially China, will be watching closely to see who comes out on top.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
His regular shipment of materials from China entered the country, and this time, the total price included an 80% tariff charge tacked on top.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
In the West, the Avalanche are a problem on top of that.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the 25-54 demo, Hannity was on top, with 391,000, followed by The Five with 380,000, Jesse Watters Primetime with 376,000, Gutfeld!
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
His regular shipment of materials from China entered the country, and this time, the total price included an 80% tariff charge tacked on top.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
In the West, the Avalanche are a problem on top of that.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the 25-54 demo, Hannity was on top, with 391,000, followed by The Five with 380,000, Jesse Watters Primetime with 376,000, Gutfeld!
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on top
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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