Synonyms of topper

topper

noun

ˈtä-pər 

as in factor

something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming

there are lots of good reasons we can't go to the concert, but the fact that the tickets are all sold out is the topper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factor
• clincher
• crusher
• capper
• ace in the hole
• coup de grâce
• determinant
• confutation
• deathblow
• knockout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of topper

Biennale College Cinemas was conceived 15 years ago by Venice chief Alberto Barbera in tandem with Torino Film Lab topper Savina Neirotti, who heads the unique Venice initiative. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

That's well more than the 300-to-400-lb (136-to-180-kg) range common for toppers, but the Stargate's weight is in line with some of the lightest pickup campers on the market. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Ditsy floral quilt toppers add a sentimental anchor to bedrooms, while vintage pieces threaded throughout the rest of the property have been lovingly sourced by the experts at New York’s The Somerset House. — Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Losing, again In the same way that winning becomes a habit for table-toppers, losing becomes second nature for teams struggling towards the bottom of the Premier League. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026