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
Each candy is its own perfect little football shape, making this topper an ideal addition to your cookies, cupcakes, Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix, and more.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
The 17-inch deep pockets are true to size to cover her mattress topper and bed, and the appearance is synonymous with sumptuous bedding.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
All of the workers who are playing the elves have either been killed in horrible ways or beheaded, and their heads are used as tree toppers, and their intestines are strung on the Christmas trees.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Dawson took to the toilet topper quite quickly.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
The 17-inch deep pockets are true to size to cover her mattress topper and bed, and the appearance is synonymous with sumptuous bedding.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2025
All of the workers who are playing the elves have either been killed in horrible ways or beheaded, and their heads are used as tree toppers, and their intestines are strung on the Christmas trees.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Dawson took to the toilet topper quite quickly.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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Also, unfavorable factors are the extension price tag that can top tens of billions of dollars annually, and eligibility that includes those making 400% the poverty rate.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Materazzo said the company engaged in extensive research ahead of the rollout, finding a common theme of uncertainty and anxiety from consumers due to a range of factors, including the political climate and the economy.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The teams then traded RBI singles in the 11th — Andres Gimenez for Toronto and Sanoja for Miami — before Bichette’s eventual clincher.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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With tension mounting, teammate Gavin Ormsby delivered the championship clincher—his final shot sailed past the defense, securing victory and gold for Del Mar. Braxton’s remarkable saves earned him MVP honors.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For decades, an arms race has been conducted between rival engineers in Munich, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart, and Zuffenhausen, each trying to best the others and build the ultimate four-door, four-wheel Autobahn crusher, fit for the fattest fat-cat captains of industry.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other snags are purely visual, notably the capper to the scene where King must toss the bag of ransom millions at a specific time and place, from a speeding elevated train.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 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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Many infectious diseases are lethal only for the poor; they are layered atop comorbidities and chronic conditions produced by social and commercial determinants of health.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, FQHCs excel in community trust, long-term patient engagement and navigating complex social determinants of health.—
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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