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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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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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About the only surprise Friday night in the championship game of the Boras Classic South was La Mirada preventing Corona from tying a state record for most consecutive shutouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 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
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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
Adjective
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That result was no surprise, according to Mitchell Elkind, MD, the chief clinical science officer at the American Heart Association.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
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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Track limits have long been a hot topic in Formula One, particularly after the 2023 Austrian GP, where more than 1,200 instances of a driver possibly exceeding track limits were reviewed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The usual sales pitch for working from home has been that the job can get done just as effectively outside the office, boosting morale and allowing employees to manage other commitments while meeting and even exceeding their professional responsibilities.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 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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The rocket's upper stage, meanwhile, continued its ascent into LEO with its 21 payloads.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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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 23 Apr. 2025.
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