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
Arriving about 18 months after 17-week Billboard 200-topper The Tortured Poets Department, the 14-time Grammy winner’s newest full length almost feels like a complete 180 for her.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Unwrap each item to find outfits, accessories, a mini clothing rack, holiday accessories, keychains, water bottles, pencils, pencil cases, charms, straw toppers, and stickers.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
Muni delivered a live rendition of the chart topper at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, preceding Carey’s acceptance of the Icon Award.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With a turtleneck and jeans For an ensemble that’s nice (and warm) enough to wear in practically any situation, just add an eye-catching topper to your usual cold-weather combo.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Unwrap each item to find outfits, accessories, a mini clothing rack, holiday accessories, keychains, water bottles, pencils, pencil cases, charms, straw toppers, and stickers.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
Muni delivered a live rendition of the chart topper at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, preceding Carey’s acceptance of the Icon Award.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With a turtleneck and jeans For an ensemble that’s nice (and warm) enough to wear in practically any situation, just add an eye-catching topper to your usual cold-weather combo.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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The factors that influence GDP growth are labor and productivity, and the Gulf already has an edge in finding workers — both expats and a young local population.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Work life balance is the third factor.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vegas never trailed in the series clincher, building a 30-21 lead by the end of the first quarter on 55% shooting.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Skubal stumbled in his one potential clincher, Game 5 of last year’s Division Series in Cleveland.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans break down Denver’s second straight walk-off loss, a 23-20 crusher at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cena evened the score at 2-2 by countering the calf crusher into an AA.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sabi Ruttgers found the end zone three times, including the capper off a pass from Davis, as Fairview topped 60 points for the third time this season.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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End The Day With A Memorable Meal The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The coup de grace came when fans pointed out that the Audio-Animatronic of Walt looks uncannily like Mike Lindell, staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and chief executive of pillow manufacturing company My Pillow.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The longest study on happiness to date, out of Harvard University, also found that the single most significant determinant of our happiness at the end of our lives is the strength of our relationships.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
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Moore suggests focusing on the social determinants of health — providing stable housing and a strong education, for instance — in addition to intervention work.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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