top off
phrasal verb
topped off; topping off; tops off
1
: to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way
We topped off dinner with dessert and coffee.
The victory tops off the coach's extremely successful career.
2
US
: to fill (something) completely with a liquid
I added a little more coffee to top off the mug.
He stopped at the gas station to top off the car's tank.
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All topped off with a cup of roasted green tea.
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Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The right accessory can top off any look, so act fast to score these stylish shoes and bags for less.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Kardashian even honored their mutual love of latex by showing up in a corseted halter dress in the same material, topping off her beauty look with a punch of bright pink blush as well.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
The 1,000-square-foot walk-in closet is topped off with a jewelry safe that doubles as a panic room—complete with an ocean view.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The right accessory can top off any look, so act fast to score these stylish shoes and bags for less.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Kardashian even honored their mutual love of latex by showing up in a corseted halter dress in the same material, topping off her beauty look with a punch of bright pink blush as well.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
The 1,000-square-foot walk-in closet is topped off with a jewelry safe that doubles as a panic room—complete with an ocean view.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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