Definition of toppernext
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 The Banijay topper added that the world is moving too fast to say whether Banijay will push for yet more M&A when the dust has settled on this deal. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026 There were white fur stoles and chubbies, a black-and-white topper with a bow, and a matching animal print coat, skirt and pillbox hat. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 Several editors said Ritz would be great for cheese or as a casserole topper. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026 French tips, white swirls, pearl decals, and a silvery chrome topper came together to create this epic mani by Sanchez. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topper
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Noun
  • The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
  • What Makes a Fire Watch Provider Different Businesses often consider several factors when choosing a fire watch provider.
    Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But the clincher came from Miller.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Megan Keller delivered the clincher, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime of Team USA’s 2-1 win over Canada in Thursday’s final.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The company wants to be allowed to use a commercial crusher to process the rock on site, but says it wouldn’t be done frequently.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The rock crusher itself appeared to be a mobile unit, not a permanent one.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • As for the state of Ghostbusters on the big screen, Grace hasn’t heard any recent updates about a potential trilogy capper for Phoebe Spengler.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The project manager positioned it as the capper for the year.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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