1
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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The brand has been a repeat winner in our Reader’s Choice awards for top ISP.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Sweeney used her personal style to create pieces for her brand, including her date night go to – a black corset top.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Temperatures could top 90 (32 Celsius) on Monday around San Francisco and in the Sacramento area.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Country pride, seeding for the rest of the tournament and Olympic implications (the top two teams in the tournament from the Americas outside of the United States automatically qualify for the 2028 Summer Games) were on the line.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
The brand has been a repeat winner in our Reader’s Choice awards for top ISP.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many find him over the top (much as people once found Nicholson in The Shining), and such an exaggerated and cartoonish turn would ordinarily be a problem in a film where the performances are otherwise in a realistic register.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Sweeney used her personal style to create pieces for her brand, including her date night go to – a black corset top.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Oil prices are surging once again, with Brent crude topping $100 per barrel on Thursday despite the IEA agreeing to a historic release of a record 400 million barrels of oil.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Temperatures could top 90 (32 Celsius) on Monday around San Francisco and in the Sacramento area.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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That said, caffeine isn’t a cure-all, but the upside is that most of the formulas below don’t rely on caffeine alone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At the end of his 24-hour overtime shift, Mullen handed the reins to Battalion Chief Mario Garcia, recommending that the incoming chief scope out the fire perimeter.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Kidman doesn’t tremble or get squeamish putting on the white lab coat of Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner at the heart of Patricia Cornwell's series of crime thriller novels, now adapted for a Prime Video show by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seal the lids tightly after using, and always use clean utensils to avoid introducing in bacteria that can cause spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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When the grill is ready, place the collars skin-side down on the grates, close the lid, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Retirement has been marketed as the pinnacle of a successful life, the moment that finally belongs to you.—
John Coleman,
Harvard Business Review,
10 Mar. 2026
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McDaniel’s second year was the pinnacle of Tagovailoa’s six years in Miami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, in some parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the difference exceeds 3 feet.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Indiana could see data centers exceed 20% of the state’s electricity usage, a new report from the Electric Power Research Institute found.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The riverboat has 12 cabins, 10 of which are doubles (on the upper floor), and 2 singles tucked behind the lobby bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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When one of the officers attempted to place the driver into custody, their weapon discharged, striking the driver multiple times to the upper body, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Altogether, the constellation will serve as a major upgrade to the national missile defense net, weaving into a multi-layered architecture designed for maximum resilience.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The maximum amount that people can earn toward early release is an additional 17%, meaning they could be released to supervision after serving half of their sentence in custody, according to state law.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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