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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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
In addition to raising money for charity, those who attend get to enjoy a night of food and drinks from some of South Florida's top restaurants.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Gross revenue topped $500 million last year, Sportico previously reported.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Research also suggests that travel is becoming the top discretionary spending category for affluent travelers.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
In addition to raising money for charity, those who attend get to enjoy a night of food and drinks from some of South Florida's top restaurants.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Bultema was on top of his game, painting corners and working the zone high and low.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
The top is designed with horizontal pleated detailing and cap sleeves, while the bottoms offer a simple, wide-leg silhouette with side pockets and a drawstring to adjust the fit to your liking.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Shop the rest of my favorite Amazon tops for spring below.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Gross revenue topped $500 million last year, Sportico previously reported.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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Since then, Beijing cut off most of its official dialogue with Taiwan's government in the capital Taipei and started sending military planes and vessels towards the island on a daily basis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Because most moviegoers aren’t necessarily familiar with the technical aspects of getting inside a character.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the call, chief operating officer Dan Janki ruled out short-term concerns about jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Outside of the labels, Moises AI, a non-generative AI music service that provides tools for musicians (like vocal isolation and mastering) appointed Charlie Puth as its chief music officer earlier this month, with the singer serving as a consultant for the company’s creative and product direction.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The candle comes with three wicks, a silver lid, and thick glass walls for an even burn.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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Politics, waivers, and environmental concerns Under the Biden-era rule, coke plants were supposed to start meeting new limits on leaks from the lids and doors of ovens that heat coal.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 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
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Nearby was Haghpat Monastery, also named a UNESCO World Heritage site as the pinnacle of Armenian architecture.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Environmental and health experts warn contamination in some regions already exceeds safety standards, posing long-term risks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Article continues below About an hour after each launch, the Falcon 9 upper stage deployed its cargo, sending the satellites on track to join the SpaceX low Earth orbit megaconstellation.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The five men face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Dive deep into the world of Roomba maintenance with a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to clean your Roomba for maximum efficiency.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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