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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Alessandro Bastoni has had a 2026 to forget — but our experts still think the Inter man is worth top dollar.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The move could prove disruptive to Amazon's millions of third-party sellers, who pay top dollar to promote their listings and rank higher in traditional search results.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
When schools pitch prospective recruits, Smart says rival schools love to point out that Georgia is not paying top dollar for elite high school prospects.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The move could prove disruptive to Amazon's millions of third-party sellers, who pay top dollar to promote their listings and rank higher in traditional search results.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 13 May 2026
When schools pitch prospective recruits, Smart says rival schools love to point out that Georgia is not paying top dollar for elite high school prospects.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
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“Top dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dollar. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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