top dollar
noun
: the highest amount being paid for a commodity or service
… willing to pay top dollar to get them …—
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Several groups have promised to spend top dollar on unseating those who oppose redistricting, setting the stage for a messy primary if the Senate did not pass the bill.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
While sellers want top dollar, buyers are focused on getting a low monthly payment, and there’s a shortage of house hunters.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Southern California renters aren’t the only local tenants paying top dollar to the landlord.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
Rojas also notes that many consumers are steering away from paying top dollar from luxury brands.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
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Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
While sellers want top dollar, buyers are focused on getting a low monthly payment, and there’s a shortage of house hunters.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025
Southern California renters aren’t the only local tenants paying top dollar to the landlord.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
Rojas also notes that many consumers are steering away from paying top dollar from luxury brands.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for top dollar
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“Top dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dollar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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