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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4
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
Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Located on the top floor of a historic 1920s building right by Fulton Market, this prime Airbnb is great for entertaining.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The deciding factor came in the top of the 11th, as Smith homered with two outs off Game 4 starter Shane Bieber to give the Dodgers the lead.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Even Colorado managed to top 100 yards against Iowa State, and the Buffaloes’ rushing attack has struggled almost as much as TCU’s has.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The production value and look was top notch.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Located on the top floor of a historic 1920s building right by Fulton Market, this prime Airbnb is great for entertaining.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
And then — a half-inning after Rojas’ throw — almost the same scenario played out in the top of the 10th, with Andrés Giménez throwing out Mookie Betts to (for the time being) keep the Dodgers from taking the lead.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The deciding factor came in the top of the 11th, as Smith homered with two outs off Game 4 starter Shane Bieber to give the Dodgers the lead.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
The turkey burger is topped with mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry aioli, and served with sweet potato fries and marshmallow fluff.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Even Colorado managed to top 100 yards against Iowa State, and the Buffaloes’ rushing attack has struggled almost as much as TCU’s has.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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As Elizabeth’s long reign wore on, so most of the rival claimants fell by the wayside, either through natural death, disinheritance or execution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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And the level is pretty good in most of them.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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After all avenues have been exhausted for finding out who these people are, the chief medical examiner of Alexandroupoli calls the chief imam of Sidiro, which is a Muslim Greek village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its chief investment vehicle is Humain, a homegrown company that is building out a full stack of data centers, cloud capabilities, large language models and applications.—
Tala Alrajjal,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The lid includes a convenient handle, and protects butter both in the fridge and on the counter.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Rolls-Royce’s engineering highlight notes, each deck lid undergoes wind-resistance testing to ensure durability in high-pressure zones.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Trump, 79, asked Lula, 80, leaning forward, referring to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the pinnacle of mixed martial arts.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Starbucks expects the total value of its China retail business to exceed $13 billion, including the value of licenses, according to the statement.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Australia’s hypersonic ambition Hypersonic flight, defined as speeds exceeding Mach 5, has become one of the most strategically important frontiers in aerospace and defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gjoshe had suffered a deep wound to his upper arm and had to wait until Tuesday for surgery.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Banner, who currently works for the 33rd team, which is a football-centric media outlet, worked with McDaniel in Cleveland in 2014, and believes McDaniel belongs in the upper echelon of today’s offensive minds.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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An analysis by the progressive Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that in the 12 months that ended September 2024, just over one-third of beneficiaries received the maximum amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sedarat is charged with two counts of transmitting a threat in interstate or foreign commerce, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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