TOPS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of tops

plural of top

as in lids

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents make sure the top is on the blender before you turn it on or you'll make a mess

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as in pinnacles

the highest part or point a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree

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tops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of top

as in exceeds

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 tops

Noun

In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026 Coming up with new ways to rework these timeless basics can prove challenging, especially when soaring temperatures leave little room for layering, so rely on these celebrity outfits built around the simple tops as your guide. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 July 2026 The Los Angeles Dodgers have the most money committed to their roster, but in terms of the 2026 payrolls, the Mets are tops in the league due to the Dodgers' deferrals. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 Launched by General Mills in 1996, it was built to invite parents to turn ordinary grocery purchases into support for their child's school, originally by clipping box tops, now by scanning receipts in an app. — Karl Mawhinney, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The pop star has worn the shoes on multiple occasions, and this time around tucked her jeans into them; her outfit included a layering of white tops and a red Polo Ralph Lauren jacket. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Demand for women’s tops in sizes extra small and small rose by two percentage points between 2022 and 2024, while demand for large and extra large sizes was down by two percentage points. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 22 July 2026 Cushy slides, breezy sundresses, easy two-piece sets, and outfit-making tops are all on sale for $10 or less — and no, that’s not a typo. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Neutral Tank Tops As mentioned, my mom frequently travels with neutral tops to go with everything from bold pants to a flowy maxi skirt. — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Verb

Los Angeles tops the list, with 70% of Millennials renting their homes. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Granted, Chambliss tops our College QB Tiers and might be good enough to shrug off the departures on his way to the Heisman Trophy anyway. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Originating in Catania, Sicily, pasta alla Norma pairs caramelized eggplant with a silky tomato sauce, then tops it with fresh basil and ricotta salata. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026 Elevated halter tops and straight-leg relaxed jeans are a summer mood. — India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026 Making it to the Mississippi River tire dip at the end also tops the list of her favorite RAGBRAI experiences. — Virginia Barreda, Des Moines Register, 21 July 2026 Mbappé tops the all-time World Cup goal-scoring chart with 22, one more than Messi. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 First, there’s the Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, which puts the classic combo of bacon, egg, and American cheese between a biscuit and tops it all with honey brown butter. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Michael Caine tops Nolan’s re-dial list, with eight collaborations under his belt. — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

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Noun

The Emmy-winning actress appeared with a sharp, smoky eye, made up of bronze shimmer, charcoal, black and navy hues, which melted over her lids and below her waterline.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Plastic Garbage Can Lids Grimy garbage can lids are another item best left to the dishwasher, but their germs, odors, and spills aren’t a good idea to mix with your daily dishes, says Lovett.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of lids

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Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of pinnacles

Verb

Whether this responsibility is given to a member of my executive team or my assistant, each person reliably steps up to the challenge and exceeds my expectations every time.

— Martina Seferovic, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
An overdraft fee is charged if your bank approves and pays a transaction that exceeds your account balance.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of exceeds

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My Morning Jacket has released several records since then, including the 2025 LP Is, and the LP that came out last May, Peacelands, which contains a mix of acoustic covers and original protest songs.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
At the end of last year, when Google took the covers off of a bunch of new Nest devices, the search giant also revealed a partnership with Walmart that will see Gemini for Home hitting the budget-friendly Onn range.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of covers

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The aluminum body is strong enough to withstand drops from average heights.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
With Andrew Louis at the helm once again, and a gripping narrative set against the vibrant cultural landscape of Madurai, season 2 takes the franchise to new heights.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of heights

Verb

Historically, American women had higher rates of labor force participation than did women in most other countries, but Scandinavia now easily surpasses the United States by this metric.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron is either tied with former President François Hollande as the most unpopular French president of the past half century, or surpasses him in unpopularity, depending on the poll used.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of surpasses

Noun

Comcast’s cable division has been trying to reverse customer losses over the past year by offering a five-year price guarantee and plans without data caps.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
Formal negotiations have been put on hold until after the vote, meaning the incoming administration will be left to reconcile these regional energy purchases with spending caps required by the post-default debt deals.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 July 2026