: on top of
Examples of atop in a Sentence
Preposition
The house sits atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Everything served atop and alongside the bread is also carefully concocted with a similarly time-consuming approach.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
He was asked in an Oval Office meeting with French President Macron.
1:15
President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday, with Russia and Ukraine atop the agenda as the world marks three years since Vladimir Putin's invasion.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adverb or adjective
In lieu of a cap, each bottle comes with a white porcelain bell jar that fits snugly atop.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Everything served atop and alongside the bread is also carefully concocted with a similarly time-consuming approach.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
Preposition
Disney retained its spot atop the rankings of TV distributors in January, recording its highest share of viewing in the year-plus Nielsen has been compiling such figures.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
He was asked in an Oval Office meeting with French President Macron.
1:15
President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday, with Russia and Ukraine atop the agenda as the world marks three years since Vladimir Putin's invasion.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Atop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atop. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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