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Recent Examples of atop
Cedar ceilings top off just about every room, and a cedar roof deck offers ample outdoor space atop the home.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Link overlooks the land of Hyrule from atop a sky island in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Set atop a hill with a breathtaking view over the city, Kiyomizu-dera offered us a beautiful blend of history, culture, nature, and spirituality—all in one unforgettable stop.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
The New York state assemblyman secured his position atop the Democratic ticket by campaigning on affordability and social welfare, outpacing Cuomo, who had based his campaign on experience and combating antisemitism.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Link overlooks the land of Hyrule from atop a sky island in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Set atop a hill with a breathtaking view over the city, Kiyomizu-dera offered us a beautiful blend of history, culture, nature, and spirituality—all in one unforgettable stop.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
The New York state assemblyman secured his position atop the Democratic ticket by campaigning on affordability and social welfare, outpacing Cuomo, who had based his campaign on experience and combating antisemitism.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop
above
Preposition
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The 50-day moving average in late June crossed above the 200-day.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Ben Healy crosses the line, claps his hands together, and raises them above his head.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Atop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atop. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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