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
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fortunately a mission is in the works — funding permitting — since returning to Uranus was the top planetary priority in the most recent Decadal Survey from the National Academy of Sciences.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Many will feel this probability still flatters Arteta’s side, especially after City went top on Wednesday, but as discussed, Arsenal hold the edge in fixture difficulty.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Jason Bilo threw a complete game, striking out six and allowing two runs on five hits as Chelmsford topped Tewksbury 4-2 in the invitational’s consolation game.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Upgrading this software and other outdated programs used to administer critical social services is a top priority for all of Minnesota's 87 counties, which manage enrollment and case management for Medicaid, SNAP and other assistance.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fortunately a mission is in the works — funding permitting — since returning to Uranus was the top planetary priority in the most recent Decadal Survey from the National Academy of Sciences.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
These are basically like the tops of Caramel deLite cookies.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Many will feel this probability still flatters Arteta’s side, especially after City went top on Wednesday, but as discussed, Arsenal hold the edge in fixture difficulty.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
All the crockery is handmade with Bengal clay by Sienna’s pottery studio, and the food that tops is each an ode to the richness of that same soil and the seasons of the state.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Jason Bilo threw a complete game, striking out six and allowing two runs on five hits as Chelmsford topped Tewksbury 4-2 in the invitational’s consolation game.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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Saturday’s large crowd witnessed a low-scoring contest for most of the afternoon.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both strikers demand attention from defenders but are excellent off-the-ball runners too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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YouTube’s chief business officer Coe began thinking about developing the deepfake detection tool more than three years ago, when the company, under CEO Neal Mohan, began to lean into the potential of generative AI on the platform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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As scary for Apple investors, Jony Ive, the company’s longtime chief design officer, has set up shop at OpenAI.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pan itself is tempered stainless steel, and the lid is glass.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other warning signs include a damaged or opened lid and an unusual or spoiled smell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This year is your turn to socialize and enjoy life, because your creativity and zest are at a pinnacle!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, it’s taken some time to infiltrate the mainstream, and 2026 is reaching pinnacle ballet flat supremacy.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All of his last three efforts on Friday exceeded 49 feet.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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With most municipalities at or exceeding flood levels, here is where things stood as of week’s end and what was being affected by the high water.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Wild were already playing without Mats Zuccarello with an upper-body injury.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Because of this pattern of upper German/lower Scots settlement, Midland states like Ohio and Illinois are still often noted as having distinct accents associated with their southern and northern sections.—
Valerie Fridland,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nowhere has the flipping of the form books been more striking than in La Liga, where two weekends ago — for only the third time in history — each of the bottom five teams picked up maximum points.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Consider this for date night or your next wedding, keeping accessories to a minimum for maximum impact.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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