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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
an office in the top story of the building the top student in our graduating class
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
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as in to exceed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record
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Recent Examples of top
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Cyrus took the stage at Paris’ Maxim’s de Paris on June 18, running through a parade of her biggest hits for her top fans in the city.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 July 2025
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Detmers came in to face the top of the order and beaned Brandon Nimmo to load the bases for Francisco Lindor, who beat out a double play to score Alvarez, and stole second to put runners on second and third.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Once the ground beef and noodles have cooked in the tomato broth, top the bowls with a homemade cottage cheese and mozzarella mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Breslau, known as one of the UK’s top buyers of American and international fare, has more than two decades of experience for the likes of ITV and Channel 4.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Cyrus took the stage at Paris’ Maxim’s de Paris on June 18, running through a parade of her biggest hits for her top fans in the city.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 July 2025
Noun
It looks designed rather to further enrich those who already have reached the mountain top.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Detmers came in to face the top of the order and beaned Brandon Nimmo to load the bases for Francisco Lindor, who beat out a double play to score Alvarez, and stole second to put runners on second and third.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Verb
Gutfeld! was the first late-night program to unseat Colbert as the ratings leader since 2017, and has topped the program for three years straight.
—Judith Y. Kim, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2025
Once the ground beef and noodles have cooked in the tomato broth, top the bowls with a homemade cottage cheese and mozzarella mixture.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Late last year and earlier this year, for several months on most weekdays, a team of more than a dozen health workers fanned out across the city to release Wolbitos.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Data tech company Astronomer on the night of July 18 identified the couple in the video as CEO Andy Byron and the company's chief people officer, The New York Times reported.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s chief people officer, leads human resources at the company.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Each container comes with a lid, of course, and the set also includes three half-cup scoops.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The set comes with two, 1-gallon dispensers crafted with a 4-inch wide opening, leakproof lids, and nondrip spigots.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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However, instead of reaching their professional pinnacle of success, many of them have accrued 47% of the nation’s outstanding student loan debt.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The experience gets even better with a group of friends, and reaches its pinnacle in the Florida Keys, where personal watercraft, thanks to their swiftness, agility, and minimal draft, are ideal vessels to explore the pristine, and often shallow waters.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Verb
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That number far exceeds any other program nationwide.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The asylum process in Mexico is supposed to take about three months, said Mejía from UNHCR, but the number of cases exceeds the capacity of the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid to process them.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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What To Know The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Fluvial erosion, which Vermont’s river-corridor management is aimed at specifically, plays out in a different way in the upper basin.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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And with just 12 villas, Jenner (or you) can have the utmost in privacy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 July 2025
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For fashion and beauty, capturing value will be of the utmost importance for consumers.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
17 July 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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