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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Additionally, Oracle is plotting $248 billion in leases to boost cloud capacity, on top of building data centers.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
Vergara ended the Instagram carousel with a closeup photo of herself holding up Amore, who appeared to have a pouty look while wearing both the red hood with fur on top and red Christmas bow collar.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Put another paper towel on top.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Strain the raspberry jam and drizzle on top of the berries.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
Vergara ended the Instagram carousel with a closeup photo of herself holding up Amore, who appeared to have a pouty look while wearing both the red hood with fur on top and red Christmas bow collar.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Put another paper towel on top.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Strain the raspberry jam and drizzle on top of the berries.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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