top dollar
noun
: the highest amount being paid for a commodity or service
willing to pay top dollar to get them—
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Some Miley Cyrus fans who paid top dollar to attend the Tribeca Festival debut of the singer’s new visual album, Something Beautiful, appeared to be under the impression that a post-screening Q&A would include a concert.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Because here’s the truth: business buyers don’t pay top dollar for businesses that need you.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
In Lamb, the Cowboys are already paying a wide receiver top dollar.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Qatar paid top dollar to ensure this interview took place.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Because here’s the truth: business buyers don’t pay top dollar for businesses that need you.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
In Lamb, the Cowboys are already paying a wide receiver top dollar.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Qatar paid top dollar to ensure this interview took place.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2025
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“Top dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dollar. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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