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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2
as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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4
as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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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
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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
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.
—Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
At the top of that class is the Flower Pot Fountain, which sends leaf- or flower-like clusters of sparks sprouting in different directions.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Nemi offers riffs on traditional dishes, which might include fresh fish served raw or topped with hoja santa butter, duck confit in flour tortillas or pork belly served with beans and nopales.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Adjective
Rounding out the top six is Steve Flesch at six under par.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.
—Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Noun
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
At the top of that class is the Flower Pot Fountain, which sends leaf- or flower-like clusters of sparks sprouting in different directions.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
May 21: Axiom 2 mission with four private passengers launched to the International Space Station for an eight-day visit flying on a SpaceX Falcon 9 topped with Crew Dragon Freedom from KSC’s Launch Complex 39-A at 5:37 p.m.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Nemi offers riffs on traditional dishes, which might include fresh fish served raw or topped with hoja santa butter, duck confit in flour tortillas or pork belly served with beans and nopales.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Mike Stawski, who was on the retreat as a student leader, noticed right away that Prevost was different from most priests.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Daniel Danker, the chief product officer at Instacart, was among the early risers at the venue.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Randall Lane, chief creative officer of Forbes and creator of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, addressed the room of Forbes AI 50 honorees.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This set of Weck’s 743 jars comes with two glass jars and lids, and their medium capacity is just right for mixing cold drinks.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Think glistening centers of the lids, radiant cheekbones, or a subtle twinkle on the cupid’s bow.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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As far back as a decade ago, when Villeneuve was on the promotion trail for Sicario, the Canadian said that action is art — and Bond is the very pinnacle of the genre.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Whether your passion is for Oregon’s superlative Pinot noir or California’s world-class Bordeaux blends, these wines are truly at the pinnacle of American winemaking.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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That deal could have reached as high as £89m (€100m) were subsequent clauses met; the amounts guaranteed on the sale of Wirtz have already exceeded that figure.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Pré de Provence’s soaps meet, and exceed, our expectations in every way: crafted by soap makers in Provence using old-world methods, while being enriched with natural, skin-forward ingredients and smelling absolutely divine.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Hartman promised an aggressiveness with purchasing land and chasing affordability for buyers, which could be a welcome refrain for much of the South Florida market not in the upper echelon of people seeking new million-dollar homes.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s in the afternoon, with heat index values rising to the upper 90s.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Frette bathrobes, pillow menus, spacious dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes, free-standing bathtubs and Hermès amenities promise the utmost comfort.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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According to Aniston, focusing on crafting a better work-life balance for herself is of the utmost importance.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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