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
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The polling firm found that, as of a 2021 poll, cheese was the most popular topping for hamburgers.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2022
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and walnuts to form a crumbly topping.
—Jane Black, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Such heavy use exposes teens to a cascade of risks, with mental health impacts topping the list.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Don’t skip the mascarpone topping.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The polling firm found that, as of a 2021 poll, cheese was the most popular topping for hamburgers.
—James Powel, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and walnuts to form a crumbly topping.
—Jane Black, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
Noun
Fans took to social media to share their opinion about the chart-topping musician’s surprise date.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Such heavy use exposes teens to a cascade of risks, with mental health impacts topping the list.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
Adjective
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Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most good thrillers escalate gradually, with each twist surpassing the last.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Oracle on Wednesday jumped from being the 13th-most valuable company in the S&P 500 to the 10th most-valuable, surpassing the market value of Eli Lilly (LLY), Walmart (WMT) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM).—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chopped peanuts would make for a great garnish.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blue Moon and oranges go together, the beer being brewed with Valencia orange peel and traditionally served with a full-wheel orange garnish.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet his work does demand greater attention.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Europe staged one of the greatest comebacks in Ryder Cup history, winning eight matches and halving another to clinch the Cup by half a point.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As experts, the members of Forbes Business Council have experience implementing customer service best practices without exceeding their budget or overwhelming their team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.—
Patrick Aguilar,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Together with classic egg noodles, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and just a few more ingredients, the rotisserie chicken pulls together the meal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The film captures Gilmour and his terrific backing band in concert at Rome’s historic Circus Maximus near the start of the Luck and Strange tour.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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But those poor souls would be missing out on a terrific whiskey that really deserves to be enjoyed.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump is a man of many hats Immigration has become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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After all, Forbes reported that Swift’s Eras tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time, eclipsing $2 billion in ticket revenues.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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