top dog
noun
: a person, group, or thing in a position of authority especially through victory in a hard-fought competition
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The data captures both on- and off-field earnings, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the top dog, making $50 million from the Chiefs and $30 million in endorsements.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Local stations in the United States used to be divided between scores of independents or small groups, but after decades of the same kind of consolidation that has swallowed up the rest of the media business, companies like Nexstar and the more stridently conservative Sinclair are the top dogs.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
New data has revealed the world's top dog-loving 35 countries based on the number of canines owned per capita, with Lithuania shockingly topping the list.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Harry felt William was the top dog and always received preferential treatment.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Local stations in the United States used to be divided between scores of independents or small groups, but after decades of the same kind of consolidation that has swallowed up the rest of the media business, companies like Nexstar and the more stridently conservative Sinclair are the top dogs.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
New data has revealed the world's top dog-loving 35 countries based on the number of canines owned per capita, with Lithuania shockingly topping the list.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Harry felt William was the top dog and always received preferential treatment.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Top dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dog. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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