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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
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Let’s take a look at some of the top pitchers to watch.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The business of jockey sponsorships has since taken off, with the money concentrated at the top.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Then, later in the fall, the same could be said for sumptuous suede jackets from Staud and Rùadh, which topped many a fashion week look—Vogue Shopping’s own Madeline Fass and Lisa Aiken included.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
Below, Southern interior designers and organizers pinpoint five specific things to get rid of in order to ensure a space is truly top notch and entertaining-ready.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Let’s take a look at some of the top pitchers to watch.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
Jonathan Echols, whose three touchdown catches were tops among USF tight ends, also made the move.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The business of jockey sponsorships has since taken off, with the money concentrated at the top.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
This comforting chicken casserole is filled with fresh herbs and veggies and topped with fluffy homemade biscuits instead of pie crust.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Then, later in the fall, the same could be said for sumptuous suede jackets from Staud and Rùadh, which topped many a fashion week look—Vogue Shopping’s own Madeline Fass and Lisa Aiken included.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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The human body was not built to withstand those kinds of demands—or most bodies, anyway.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Ponza The largest of the Pontine Islands, Ponza sits in the Tyrrhenian Sea between Rome and Naples, and remains largely under the radar for most international travelers.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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No note from the victim was recovered and officials determined the cause of death to be suicide based on their postmortem examination, said Sterling McLaren, chief medical examiner for the city and county of Denver.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Ty Holmes, chief impact officer for Curriculum Associates, said the company continuously solicits feedback and tries to make changes to address complaints.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Wipe rims with a damp cloth; immediately cover with lids.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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But the best dishes attest to careful technique, like the lovingly fluffy housemade paneer that somehow melts and crumbles at once, and biryani under a lid sealed with a strip of dough, pried off with a knife at your table.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Cox’s career reached the pinnacle when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Three decades after reaching their pinnacle, their sound and fury is still in style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Havana experienced a blackout that day that exceeded 20 hours, O Levy said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Given his experience across different racing disciplines, does anything exceed the Indy 500?—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Recently, Unitree launched a low-cost upper-body humanoid robot starting at 26,900 yuan ($ 4290), featuring modular bases and up to 31 degrees of freedom.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Afternoon highs climb into the upper 60s to low 70s, with light winds.—
Jason Samenow,
Washington Post,
12 May 2026
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The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but the plea agreement says the government will recommend level reductions in the sentencing guidelines.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The serum pairs perfectly with the bestselling Cloud Mascara, a clean, flake-free formula for maximum volume and limitless length.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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