as in excellent
of the very best kind
I know a topping new pub in Southwark
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as in surpassing
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record
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Recent Examples of topping
Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 30 Mar. 2026
Observed House made Slider topping made with sour cream dated 3-12-2026.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Even the cornbread topping on this dinner is made in your slow cooker.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
Start with this easy nachos recipe, then go to town with topping options such as cilantro, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and salsa.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
Noun
But tree topping is also sometimes done to control height, or to allow more sunlight when a mature tree makes a yard too shady.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 30 Mar. 2026
Observed House made Slider topping made with sour cream dated 3-12-2026.
—Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Combine some of this season's biggest nail trends by topping an aura nail with white chrome powder.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Even the cornbread topping on this dinner is made in your slow cooker.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Can a debt collector garnish your bank account and paycheck at the same time?—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Reaching about 12 inches tall, the dark green, grass-like leaves and the lavender flowers can be used in salads, spreads, or as garnishes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Three months after the Prescott deal, Juan Soto agreed to the biggest-ever contract in MLB, signing a 15-year deal worth a staggering $765m with the New York Mets, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s $700m deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers announced in late 2023.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Her season total for points was the fifth-best in program history, surpassing Sophie Cunningham’s 2018-19 mark.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Polish Remover Wipes are TSA-approved and great for travel.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Perreault made a brief three-game appearance in mid-November, but the Rangers quickly determined more seasoning was needed.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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This old-timey Florida recipe livens up cabbage with bacon, sausage, tomatoes, plus hearts of palm and other vegetables and seasonings.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The International Commerce Center, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), was also supposed to rise even taller than its 1,588 feet, but laws forbade it from exceeding the height of the surrounding mountains.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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The systems operated successfully in the stratosphere at altitudes exceeding 14 miles (23 kms), where pressure is extremely low and temperatures can drop significantly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After starting the season very slowly, Alvarez hit a superb hat-trick in a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in September.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And the composer’s friend and champion Susanna Mälkki conducts a superb cast and nimble orchestra, making all the complexity crystalline.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 45 in the Celtics’ Wednesday night victory is now the second-highest total, eclipsing a pair of 44 3-pointer games.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Congressional Budget Office projects debt held by the public will surge from 101% of GDP today to 120% of GDP by 2036, eclipsing the post–World War II record.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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