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
Also, not all mattress toppers and memory foam mattresses are safe to use with a heating pad.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Finished pieces can be used as party decorations, bookmarks, or gift toppers.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Milligan's design essentially rolls a wedge-style body similar to those common on pickup camping toppers like those from Go Fast Camper or Catapult AV into a hinged, lift-up tonneau.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
For a twist on the traditional toppers (and to hint what's inside), garnish with apple slivers.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Other common chia seed pudding toppers include fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and granola.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Michaels has multiple ideas for turning your Christmas tree into a New Year’s tree that everyone will love, using ornaments, tree toppers, and more.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Not just famous ones, or chart toppers.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Along with Zas, and the CNNers, fellow WBD toppers Casey Bloys, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, and Channing Dungey were in the room too.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Finished pieces can be used as party decorations, bookmarks, or gift toppers.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Milligan's design essentially rolls a wedge-style body similar to those common on pickup camping toppers like those from Go Fast Camper or Catapult AV into a hinged, lift-up tonneau.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
For a twist on the traditional toppers (and to hint what's inside), garnish with apple slivers.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Other common chia seed pudding toppers include fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and granola.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Michaels has multiple ideas for turning your Christmas tree into a New Year’s tree that everyone will love, using ornaments, tree toppers, and more.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Not just famous ones, or chart toppers.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Along with Zas, and the CNNers, fellow WBD toppers Casey Bloys, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, and Channing Dungey were in the room too.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toppers
Noun
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Bucks County Bucks County issues a Code Blue whenever temperatures drop below 20 degrees, but could also issue the alert based on other cold-weather factors.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Combined with the capacity to handle multiple ships in a single day, those factors help explain why Bergen continues to lead Norway’s cruise statistics.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But regulation losses … those are the crushers.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Dec. 2025
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Beijing's stockpiling Chinese processors of raw soybeans, also known as crushers, pig farmers and feed producers have built up inventories that exceed typical levels, while state reserves have added further cushion.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 Nov. 2025
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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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Manager Rob Thomson punctuated the Phillies' postseason clinchers over the years with a call-and-response in the clubhouse, asking Realmuto how many more wins were needed to win the World Series.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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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 27 Jan. 2026.
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