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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
an office in the top story of the building the top student in our graduating class
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
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as in to exceed
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 top
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Scroll on for our top picks—just don’t wait too long, these prices won’t last.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Laying out the bill at the top of the debate, Rep. Brad Buckley, a Salado Republican and the bill’s House sponsor, said the legislation empowers parents to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s need.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
This casserole is extra creamy and topped with cheesy homemade biscuits.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The team isn't good enough to contend for a Super Bowl, but also isn't bad enough to land a top pick.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Scroll on for our top picks—just don’t wait too long, these prices won’t last.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
If desired, turn oven to broil and broil until top is evenly browned in spots, about 2 minutes.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Laying out the bill at the top of the debate, Rep. Brad Buckley, a Salado Republican and the bill’s House sponsor, said the legislation empowers parents to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s need.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Earnings slightly topped analyst expectations, but revenue missed.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
This casserole is extra creamy and topped with cheesy homemade biscuits.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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The commercial weather forecasting service says a storm is expected to move across the eastern half of North America during the peak shower activity, spreading clouds across most of the East Coast.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Corrections paid the next most, at $5.6 million, or 4.9% of its payroll, which was the highest share of any department.—
Shaela Foster,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kathryn Bond Stockton, a professor of English and critical theory, helped to create Transform and served as the chief diversity officer for the U’s main campus.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Extreme temperatures are fueled by the climate crisis, the chief driver of which is the burning of fossil fuels.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both the bowls and lids are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Think soft-close lids, built-in charcoal filters, and removable liners that make dumping kitchen scraps a breeze.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cut is also inching closer to the pinnacle of both the Hot Latin Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This version of Florida does have some conspicuous differences from the one Billy Donovan first led to the pinnacle in 2006, nine years after arriving from Marshall.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Garber, the Trump administration violated Harvard’s First Amendment rights with its demands and exceeds the statutory limits of the government’s authority under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, a total of five firms hold significant shares in the defense market, each with annual revenue that exceeds $10 billion.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For people on the upper levels, above 60%, a quality Frigidaire dehumidifier may be a worthwhile investment.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Key Ingredients: Hydrogen peroxide Type: Whitening strips, LED light Number of Treatments Included: 10 treatments How to Use: Apply the whitening strips to your upper and lower teeth once a day for one hour.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Page > Sub-Page schema is of the utmost importance here.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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