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
Consider a mattress topper to protect it from overnight accidents or spills.
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Jené Luciani Sena
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, 14 June 2025
Luckily, mattress toppers can help decrease hip pain and send you to dreamland with ease.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Distilled in Oklahoma, the whisky is presented in a distinctive bottle adorned with a U.S. Marshal badge and silver bullet topper, reflecting Earp's storied legacy.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The full-service wig salon sells toppers and all other hair accessories, says owner Caryn Deri.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
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, 14 June 2025
Luckily, mattress toppers can help decrease hip pain and send you to dreamland with ease.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Distilled in Oklahoma, the whisky is presented in a distinctive bottle adorned with a U.S. Marshal badge and silver bullet topper, reflecting Earp's storied legacy.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The full-service wig salon sells toppers and all other hair accessories, says owner Caryn Deri.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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Not just medical, by the way—the U.K. Biobank gave us a tremendous amount of insights about nonmedical situations, like the impact of various other environmental factors, for example, on human health and other human outcomes.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Of course compensation matters to teachers, but other factors matter too, and reforms can be embraced that don’t require more from taxpayers.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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At the series clincher Tuesday, a ticket in a nosebleed section of Amerant Bank arena was reportedly going for more than $800.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Sam Reinhart was a true star in this series clincher, scoring four goals for Florida to lead them to victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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But Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was the kind of attention many advocates didn’t want and the capper to a month of discouragement.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 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 central bank’s policies are a main determinant of inflation, but fiscal policy also affects inflation.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Because social determinants account for 80% of our health, incorporating them as a healing modality just makes sense.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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