ATOP Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

atop

preposition

Definition of atop

as in above

chiefly US, somewhat old-fashioned + literary on top of The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.

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above
over

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Recent Examples of atop The Valkyries are 16-7, tied atop the league standings with Minnesota and Las Vegas. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 The rapper wrapped her inky ends in what appeared to be a bouffant dome atop her head. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 The Puffer is designed to sleep two people atop its 85 x 42-in (216 x 107-cm) air floor and offers a peak interior height of 42 inches. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026 Standing atop the mound was pitcher Blake Bryant, who remains calm despite distractions and pressure to perform. — Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for atop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop

above

Preposition

In a note following the release, Leather said that as inflation is likely to remain above target for the rest of the year and growth is expected to remain strong, further tightening is likely.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Temperatures are forecast to be 10 to 17 degrees above normal, prompting heat advisories for most of the Los Angeles area, outside of coastal areas, said Mike Wofford, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026