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
Some consumers place cooling mattress toppers on beds or replace regular pillows with cooling pillows.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
While tomatoes impacted by catfacing aren’t great for sandwich toppers, they can be chopped for sauce.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
On March 19, street toppers were removed from the street.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Right now, the home deals are especially strong, with markdowns on cooling bedding, plush pillows, and comfy mattress toppers.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Plus, common violet leaves and blooms are edible and make intriguing salad toppers for anyone who’s interested in backyard foraging.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Wide release indies rounded out box office toppers at 8th, 9th and 10th place, according to Comscore, all in week 2.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 May 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Pre-Prepared Salad Toppers Pre-prepared salad toppers are available in grocery stores now too.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
While tomatoes impacted by catfacing aren’t great for sandwich toppers, they can be chopped for sauce.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
On March 19, street toppers were removed from the street.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
Right now, the home deals are especially strong, with markdowns on cooling bedding, plush pillows, and comfy mattress toppers.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Plus, common violet leaves and blooms are edible and make intriguing salad toppers for anyone who’s interested in backyard foraging.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Wide release indies rounded out box office toppers at 8th, 9th and 10th place, according to Comscore, all in week 2.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 May 2026
Your Mattress Strip Bedding and Wash on Hot Start by removing all bedding — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any toppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Pre-Prepared Salad Toppers Pre-prepared salad toppers are available in grocery stores now too.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toppers
Noun
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In their new book from University of California Press, professors Banks and Fortmueller dive into how the rise of streaming services — alongside COVID-19, the #MeToo movement and other factors — have forever changed the way Hollywood works.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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These factors mean that engines have become one of the most expensive elements of building new airplanes.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
11 June 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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There is a high probability that following the team regularly will lead to securing tickets via ballots — but only the top cappers have guarantees.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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Daytona will always be big, as will championship clinchers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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“Toppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toppers. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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