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
Each Happy Set comes with a different goodie, like a pencil topper, picture frame or cup that shows the cartoon’s collaboration with McDonald’s.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 22 May 2025
Casper mattress topper: on sale for $179.10 (10% off)
The Casper Comfy Mattress Topper is a two-layer mattress topper designed to enhance comfort and coolness.
—Nora Colomer
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The sweetness from the watermelon is a lovely contrast to the crunchy veggies, resulting in a refreshing dip or topper showcasing your summer produce.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Although Javits’ topper for FLOTUS was a top-secret custom operation, that was not the case with Stoll.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 22 May 2025
Casper mattress topper: on sale for $179.10 (10% off)
The Casper Comfy Mattress Topper is a two-layer mattress topper designed to enhance comfort and coolness.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
The sweetness from the watermelon is a lovely contrast to the crunchy veggies, resulting in a refreshing dip or topper showcasing your summer produce.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Although Javits’ topper for FLOTUS was a top-secret custom operation, that was not the case with Stoll.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
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More customer satisfaction studies Four other studies by J.D. Power marketing research firm also tracked overall customer satisfaction for banking and credit card digital offerings based on four factors: navigation; speed; visual appeal; and information/content.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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With episodes that last barely a minute, this form of mini-entertainment owes its newfound popularity to various factors, including our ever-shrinking attention spans.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Dodgers How one ‘crazy’ inning ignited Dodgers’ comeback in World Series clincher Oct. 31, 2024 The entire series will be nationally broadcast: Friday on Apple+, Saturday on Fox, Sunday on ESPN.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Tyrese Haliburton will look to stay hot, coming off a 26-point, nine-assist night in their series clincher against Milwaukee.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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No fewer than 18 different women have earned a major title since Williams’ 2017 Australian Open capper.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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The third quarter of Wednesday’s beatdown, which extended the Knicks’ and Boston Celtics’ second-round series at least another 48 hours, was the capper.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The coup de grace was delivered a minute into injury time as Mount seized on a poor clearance from Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The coup de grace will come some five billion years from now, when our expanding red giant sun engulfs and incinerates poor little Earth.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 May 2025
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Living Conditions Living environments are another critical determinant of health outcomes influenced by income.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Sleep has become a determinant of so much of my daily life.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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