Synonyms of top

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adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highest
• upper
• higher
• topmost
• first
• uppermost
• loftiest
• upmost
• head
• dominant
• leading
• maximum
• foremost
• supreme
• predominant
• loftier
• principal
• maximal
• chief
• prominent
• peaked
• uttermost
• eminent
• utmost
• premier
• lifted
• preeminent
• consummate
• towering
• maximized
• dominating
• uplifted
• elevated
• raised
• upraised
• heightened
• jacked (up)
• escalated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowest
• lower
• lowermost
• underneath
• under
• below
• bottommost
• nether
• undermost
• nethermost
• low
• lowered
• rock-bottom
• sunken
• low-lying

2

as in most

of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

your safety is our top priority

Synonyms & Similar Words

• most
• maximum
• utmost
• ultimate
• max
• largest
• last
• paramount
• nth
• outside
• uttermost
• supreme
• biggest
• consummate
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• uppermost
• unequaled
• topmost
• unmatched
• unsurpassed
• hugest
• upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• minimum
• minimal
• slightest
• smallest
• lowest
• tiniest
• littlest
• minutest
• fewest

3

as in greatest

of the highest degree

going at top speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greatest
• utmost
• maximum
• topmost
• full
• utter
• high
• heightened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• lowest
• minimum
• minimal
• slightest
• low
• littlest
• lessened

4

as in excellent

of the very best kind

he's one of the tennis club's top players

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• great
• prime
• superb
• terrific
• awesome
• wonderful
• lovely
• beautiful
• stellar
• fabulous
• fantastic
• hot
• fine
• quality
• topping
• marvelous
• famous
• classic
• heavenly
• cool
• neat
• banner
• cracking
• superior
• slick
• frontline
• too much
• sensational
• first-class
• superlative
• down
• divine
• top-shelf
• prize
• top-notch
• topflight
• out of this world
• grand
• bumper
• choice
• first-rate
• par excellence
• dynamite
• blue-chip
• immense
• splendid
• blue-ribbon
• high-class
• exceptional
• brave
• unsurpassed
• good
• sterling
• boss
• swell
• capital
• first-string
• number one
• out-of-sight
• tip-top
• crackerjack
• gone
• fab
• peachy
• nifty
• groovy
• supernal
• noble
• keen
• wizard
• decent
• A1
• bully
• dope
• dandy
• radical
• top-of-the-line
• primo
• better
• mean
• five-star
• hype
• righteous
• gangbusters
• four-star
• special
• adequate
• phat
• fantabulous
• corking
• numero uno
• acceptable
• satisfactory
• bonny
• brag
• prizewinning
• peachy keen
• boffo
• traditional
• bang-up
• all right
• A-OK
• gilt-edged
• classical
• jim-dandy
• select
• premium
• OK
• fancy
• standard
• tolerable
• passable
• high-grade
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• rotten
• terrible
• awful
• pathetic
• lousy
• wretched
• vile
• atrocious
• inferior
• bad
• unsatisfactory
• substandard
• low-grade
• execrable
• mediocre
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chief
• presiding
• commanding
• foremost
• supreme
• leading
• lead
• first
• high
• senior
• primary
• principal
• head
• prime
• premier
• in charge
• main
• preeminent
• supereminent
• high-level
• upper
• major
• predominant
• dominant
• managing
• topmost
• supervisory
• uppermost
• reigning
• overseeing
• controlling
• paramount
• sovereign
• directing
• superior
• ruling
• predominate
• ascendant
• officiating
• regnant
• grand
• upmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• second
• lower
• last
• less
• secondary
• lesser
• subordinate
• lowly
• ancillary
• inferior
• subsidiary
• junior
• under
• assistant
• assisting
• deputy
• coadjutor

top

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noun

ˈtäp 

1

as in lid

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents

make sure the top is on the blender before you turn it on or you'll make a mess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lid
• cover
• cap
• roof
• hood
• casing
• housing
• covering
• jacket
• dome
• shell
• case
• capsule
• sheath

2

as in pinnacle

the highest part or point

a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pinnacle
• height
• zenith
• peak
• culmination
• apex
• crown
• crest
• summit
• climax
• head
• sum
• capstone
• noon
• acme
• crescendo
• tip-top
• highlight
• apogee
• meridian
• high-water mark
• high noon
• roof
• flower
• ceiling
• prime
• noontime
• cap
• ne plus ultra
• tip
• high
• glory
• flood tide
• blossom
• heyday
• bloom
• extremity
• extreme
• vertex
• highspot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bottom
• base
• foot
• minimum
• rock bottom
• nadir
• abyss

top

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verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceed
• surpass
• better
• eclipse
• beat
• excel
• overtop
• outdo
• outshine
• transcend
• master
• outstrip
• best
• outdistance
• tower (over)
• overcome
• outclass
• outmatch
• worst
• go one better
• defeat
• run circles around
• overshadow
• outgun
• outpace
• outweigh
• prevail (over)
• trim
• outperform
• one-up
• triumph (over)
• conquer
• win (against)
• lick
• outrun
• shame
• surmount
• trump
• rout
• whip
• subdue
• crush
• clobber
• outcompete
• overpass
• thrash
• outrace
• trounce
• overmatch
• wallop
• drub
• skunk
• overbear
• outbalance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of top

Adjective

The model currently rates Thompson, who is in the thick of his prime at age 29, as the league’s top goalie. — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026

In alphabetical order, here are the top wide receivers ahead of the Georgia high school football season. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Noun

Stewart’s Nike shoes worn in Cannes accompanied a spring 2026 couture Chanel look by Matthieu Blazy featuring a matching sheer top and midi skirt — the actress is a longtime ambassador for the French luxury brand. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

His 55 per cent success rate was better than anyone in the top 75 for take-on attempts — a marker of his effectiveness from these situations. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Verb

The benchmark only recently had topped 9,000 before bouncing back down to its lowest level since early April. — Yuri Kageyama, Fortune, 29 July 2026

The East Palace is his first role back after his discharge from the military in 2024, and immediately topped Netflix’s Korea charts, earning a 100% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Phrases Containing top

• blow one's top
• on top of
• top billing
• top secret