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There was a question as to whether UCLA would be named the top seed overall after going undefeated in Big Ten play and winning the conference tournament final over Iowa by 51 points, but the undefeated Huskies stayed atop the bracket.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Set atop a hill overlooking the town, the 45-room Georgian Revival hotel has all the amenities, including a pool, spa, gardens with games and a firepit, two restaurants, and a bar.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Kpop Demon Hunters' Audrey Nuna wore show-stealing golden nails with gold metal balls atop and underneath each one.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Fiji and South Africa were tied atop the season standings heading into the New York Sevens, making the final also a series decider.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Set atop a hill overlooking the town, the 45-room Georgian Revival hotel has all the amenities, including a pool, spa, gardens with games and a firepit, two restaurants, and a bar.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Kpop Demon Hunters' Audrey Nuna wore show-stealing golden nails with gold metal balls atop and underneath each one.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Fiji and South Africa were tied atop the season standings heading into the New York Sevens, making the final also a series decider.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop
above
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Set the scene The Cape sits on a bluff above Monuments Beach, the local surf break that draws board-toting regulars from dawn to dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 14 miles east-northeast of San Ardo and occurred above sea level.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Atop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atop. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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