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topper

noun

ˈtä-pər

Definition of topper

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

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Recent Examples of topper How to Reheat Rotisserie Chicken on the Stovetop Warm, shredded rotisserie chicken can be used as a taco filling or as a topper for a couscous salad. — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 When temperatures drop simply add a tailored topper, à la Erdem and Magda Butrym. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Elsewhere, former Just For Laughs programming topper Bruce Hills will receive the JFL Legacy Tribute Award. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 Somehow that must not have been enough star power, because another performer with 123 hits, eight chart toppers and two Grammys has been added to the lineup. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for topper

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Noun

While commenter gave a thoroughly detailed response, prominent Sedalia historian Becky Imhauser spoke about the city’s history with the fair, and what factors went into it being housed in Sedalia.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of factor

Noun

Adding to Rezaeian’s agony, right before the final whistle another potential clincher, a header from Khalilzadeh, hit the crossbar.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026
Reinhart also has 32 goals across four Stanley Cup playoff runs, scoring the game-winner in Florida’s first Cup clincher in 2024 and scoring four goals in their second Cup clincher in 2025.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Definition of clincher

Noun

Hundreds of Denver comics also performed there, with nationally touring acts such as Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl (Cayton-Holland’s Grawlix partners) and crushers such as Josh Blue, Janae Burris, Troy Walker, and Christie Buchele.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026
Adventure bikes have ballooned into 600-pound continent crushers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of crusher

Noun

Burrows’ performance as James Burrows, television comedy icon, in HBO’s The Comeback proved a worthy career capper.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
This time — in his first victory since then — Clark closed with four birdies over five holes, including that short capper at 18.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 May 2026

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