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
Mattresses, Box Springs, and Mattress Toppers Much like most secondhand stores don't accept adult-sized mattresses, many don't accept kids' sleep items like crib mattresses, junior bed mattresses, mattress toppers, box springs, sleep and positioning aids, and co-sleepers.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Ferrari, on the other hand, will look to close the gap with table-toppers, Mercedes.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
Some consumers place cooling mattress toppers on beds or replace regular pillows with cooling pillows.
—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
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
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Ferrari, on the other hand, will look to close the gap with table-toppers, Mercedes.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
Some consumers place cooling mattress toppers on beds or replace regular pillows with cooling pillows.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toppers
Noun
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Engineering readiness factors have caused much of this delay.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Noun
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In 2023 and 2024, investors from China, Canada and Ethiopia arrived at artisanal mining sites with rock crushers, excavators and flasks filled with mercury, according to dozens of interviews with local miners, government officials and industry insiders.—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
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But regulation losses … those are the crushers.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
14 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 19 Jun. 2026.
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