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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That gives plenty of scope to charge top dollar for tickets, merchandise, whatever.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Properties along The Strand have historically dominated price records in Manhattan Beach, but Dončić’s acquisition proves the Hill Section can now command top dollar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Apple pays top dollar only for absolutely pristine phones.
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Sheffield received top dollars from state committees and executives.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Properties along The Strand have historically dominated price records in Manhattan Beach, but Dončić’s acquisition proves the Hill Section can now command top dollar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Apple pays top dollar only for absolutely pristine phones.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 18 Sep. 2025
Sheffield received top dollars from state committees and executives.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for top dollar
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“Top dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20dollar. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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