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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Recent Examples of atop The appearance is reminiscent of Nike’s various multicolor Flyknit releases; however, the Air Bakin doesn’t appear to use knit, but instead a bouclé-like texture atop the sneaker’s typical mesh base. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 High atop the Amazon earnings release was a caveat reminding investors that Prime Day, a major tentpole for e-commerce, moved earlier this year and occurred in the second quarter in most large countries. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 The agency has in hand an upper stage called the interim cryogenic propulsion stage, of ICPS, the last of three manufactured by United Launch Alliance to be used atop the Space Launch System rocket as part of the Artemis program. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 With Liberty looking to maintain its position atop Conference USA, the Flames will have an opportunity to return the favor on their home field. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for atop

Recent Examples of Synonyms for atop

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Preposition

Yet scientists developing fusion reactors on Earth often aim for temperatures above 100 million degrees Celsius (180 million °F).

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Following additional ground tests, Apeiron will be mated again to its carrier aircraft for captive carry tests, followed by a drop test and ultimately a powered test flight above 80 km.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026