Thesaurus results for TOPPER

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 Gen Z is increasingly embracing mixers and toppers to customize meals and add variety. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 If your mattress could use a comfort boost, this mattress topper that more than 30,000 people picked up in the past month is an easy upgrade. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 The $40 cup also comes with a green and white spiral straw with a Woodstock topper. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Salmon with avocado is a favorite for Klinger Tuna salad made with Greek yogurt is another of Klinger’s favorite rice cake toppers. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topper

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Noun

The survey explores the factors that trigger people to go for outdoor comfort.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The duration depends on factors including the reason for treatment and whether a patient has had previous clots, Abou-Ismail added.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of factor

Noun

Mesa hit a go-ahead, tiebreaking two-run homer off Fried in the ALDS clincher.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
This group ended Milwaukee’s 12-game road postseason losing streak since 2018 with the clincher in San Diego, executing nearly flawlessly in the process.

— Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of clincher

Noun

The video featured resistance training combos, like squats paired with overhead dumbbell presses, and another including skull crushers with a barbell and reverse crunches.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Qatar did the same for reckless driving two years ago, feeding a Toyota Supra into a car crusher after its driver was filmed doing donuts on a highway.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of crusher

Noun

Denis Villeneuve’s capper on his Arrakis trilogy is once again expected to be a contender in the Best Picture category and pretty much across the board in the craft categories.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
But there’s an awful lot of football to be played between now and that Turkey Day capper.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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