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
Unwrap each item to find outfits, accessories, a mini clothing rack, holiday accessories, keychains, water bottles, pencils, pencil cases, charms, straw toppers, and stickers.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
Now the Fort Worth City Council wants to mark the occasion by placing a series of street sign toppers along the street where Bridges recorded his debut album.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 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
This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
West Elm The up-to-50% off deals at West Elm include plenty of faux Christmas trees, table toppers, and ornaments.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
Now the Fort Worth City Council wants to mark the occasion by placing a series of street sign toppers along the street where Bridges recorded his debut album.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 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
This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
West Elm The up-to-50% off deals at West Elm include plenty of faux Christmas trees, table toppers, and ornaments.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toppers
factors
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A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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However, when siblings were included in the analysis – controlling for environmental, medical and genetic factors that could have contributed – the small, elevated risk disappeared.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Toppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toppers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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