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
From suits to corsets to unique toppers, the wedding world is now offering beautiful pieces to fit every bridal style.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
This cohort makes for a super sweet gift (easter basket toppers, anyone?), or, as a does-it-all activity for a DIY spa night with the besties.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
An organic mattress topper: Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper for $374 ($124 off)—Use Code MARCH25
Power up with unlimited access to WIRED.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2025
Even lighter, simpler camping solutions like pickup toppers, rooftop tents and ground tents have gotten in on the trend.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
This cohort makes for a super sweet gift (easter basket toppers, anyone?), or, as a does-it-all activity for a DIY spa night with the besties.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
An organic mattress topper: Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper for $374 ($124 off)—Use Code MARCH25
Power up with unlimited access to WIRED.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2025
Even lighter, simpler camping solutions like pickup toppers, rooftop tents and ground tents have gotten in on the trend.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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According to police, speed and driving under the influence were determined to not be factors in the collision.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The researchers suggested a biological basis (underlying physical, neurological, or genetic factors) for any association.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
10 May 2025
Noun
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After losing the opener 2-1 in the 12th inning, Boston rebounded with a 10-1 victory on Saturday and 3-1 clincher on Sunday.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The clincher was recruiting German stage designer Florian Wieder, who has been behind events including Eurovision, WrestleMania and Adele’s residency in Munich last summer.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The coup de grace came Thursday in a 6-4 Oilers’ win at a raucous Rogers Place, which has become a house of horrors for the Kings.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The third thing is the social determinants of health.—
Kaiser Health News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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In 2019, in collaboration with Harvard University’s School of Public Health and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Humanity 2.0 Lab published a seminal white paper outlining the social determinants of maternal and child health.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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