as in factors
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 toppers
Zinus also offers mattress toppers, bamboo bed frames, and plenty of seating.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
From on-trend leather toppers, to classic denim truckers, and of course, a few perfect barn jackets in the mix, this edit is too good to pass up—especially with deals like these.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth immortalized a native son Tuesday, unveiling a series of street sign toppers honoring music star Leon Bridges.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Unwrap each item to find outfits, accessories, a mini clothing rack, holiday accessories, keychains, water bottles, pencils, pencil cases, charms, straw toppers, and stickers.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
From tree toppers to cozy throws, the pieces are designed to inspire moments of creativity and enchantment throughout your halls.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The king-size beds have thick mattress toppers that encourage late morning sleep-ins.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Plus, accessories like memory foam toppers, breathable coverlets, and supportive pillows are also discounted.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
From on-trend leather toppers, to classic denim truckers, and of course, a few perfect barn jackets in the mix, this edit is too good to pass up—especially with deals like these.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth immortalized a native son Tuesday, unveiling a series of street sign toppers honoring music star Leon Bridges.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Unwrap each item to find outfits, accessories, a mini clothing rack, holiday accessories, keychains, water bottles, pencils, pencil cases, charms, straw toppers, and stickers.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
From tree toppers to cozy throws, the pieces are designed to inspire moments of creativity and enchantment throughout your halls.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The king-size beds have thick mattress toppers that encourage late morning sleep-ins.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
Plus, accessories like memory foam toppers, breathable coverlets, and supportive pillows are also discounted.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toppers
Noun
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All those factors ultimately proved enough.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Experts say factors that impact fall foliage include steady rainfall during spring and summer, and cool nights in the early fall.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Four games, all of them potential Division Series clinchers … on the same day?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Toppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toppers. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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