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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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
New general manager Scott Perry identified the point guard spot as a top priority after coming to an organization that traded Tyrese Haliburton, Davion Mitchell and De’Aaron Fox over a span of 24 months prior to his arrival.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Today's announcement strengthens our organizations' collective vision of rewarding top talent around the world who rise to the top of historic national open championships.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
But in the heat of the summer, his power bills still top $400 a month.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The country is one of the world's top coal producers, primarily sourcing it from Mpumalanga, where open-pit mines and aging power stations are prevalent.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
New general manager Scott Perry identified the point guard spot as a top priority after coming to an organization that traded Tyrese Haliburton, Davion Mitchell and De’Aaron Fox over a span of 24 months prior to his arrival.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Religious orders, political dignitaries, and even ordinary citizens, those at the top of the social ladder, wanted to make the most of their wealth and show their prestige by supporting the art of their contemporaries.
—Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Today's announcement strengthens our organizations' collective vision of rewarding top talent around the world who rise to the top of historic national open championships.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Remember, Bills-Giants last week nearly topped 60 points, and the Bears' tie with the Dolphins was also high-scoring.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
But in the heat of the summer, his power bills still top $400 a month.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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As a consequence, most oil and gas majors exited New Zealand even before the ban came into place.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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And keep in mind that most of the teams that have collected high volumes of first-round picks all missed the playoffs for several years in a row, including Houston, the Knicks and Spurs.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The tavern is the result of excellent teamwork, bringing together dozens of talented individuals from Disney’s Imagineering team over the course of a year, including senior creative director Chris Weck and executive producer Ken Ricci.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just north of Venice, the Veneto region is also known for excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lea Anne Welsh, chief operating officer of Korman Communities, which owns AVE, has seen a significant shift over the last five years in their flexible-stay furnished apartments.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The company’s chief financial officer, Jennifer Callahan, was named as interim CEO, and board member Jay Roberts was appointed executive chairman.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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The new model also comes with a better webcam and a more rigid top cover (on the lid).—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Don’t forget to scrub the outside of the bin and the nooks and crevices around the lid.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Not all of us will reach the pinnacle of being the biggest or the best or the most expensive.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Not even Netflix could write a storybook ending Throughout the 2023 season, Netflix followed Jones and the Cowboys with the expectation that the Mike McCarthy-led 12-5 squad would finally reach the same pinnacle that the teams of the 1990s did.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Iceland, like Nashville, is experiencing a tourism boom, with visitor numbers exceeding the local population.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Nominate it as one of America's Top Workplaces In the Cato survey, released August 7, only 9% of Americans correctly identified the maximum annual Social Security benefit, which exceeds $60,000, on a multiple-choice list.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The result features a latticed midsole and seamless and adaptive upper that can deliver immersive airflow and second-skin comfort.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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The cafe marks a new use for The Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse, a 1930s cabin with an upper level that has taken on a life as wedding venue and event space and is within view of the distillery’s arboretum, botanical gardens and bird sanctuary.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Therefore, depth at their major position groups will be of the utmost importance this fall and winter, especially considering the injuries McCaffrey has had throughout his career.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI’s innovator’s dilemma, one that has beset the likes of Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Apple Inc., is that usage is so entrenched now that all improvements must be carried out with the utmost care and caution.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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