1
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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2
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
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Babygirl was also named one of the top best films by National Board of Review and was nominated for Best Independent Feature at the Gotham Awards.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
For the special event, Brown wore a form-fitting, black strapless gown that featured a low-cut, structured, corset-like top.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And in 15 of the 50 largest metro areas — including Denver — inventory in February topped pre-pandemic norms, per Realtor.com.
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—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Hopefully, the Steelers don't have to turn to Cousins as their top option.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Babygirl was also named one of the top best films by National Board of Review and was nominated for Best Independent Feature at the Gotham Awards.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Then my opponent this giant dude Bronson Reed, decided to jump off the top of a cage and snap his ankle.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
For the special event, Brown wore a form-fitting, black strapless gown that featured a low-cut, structured, corset-like top.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Being Wealthy In Switzerland Is All About Quality Of Life
Switzerland has topped USA Today's list of Best Countries for the past two years (2023 and 2024), a testament to its exceptional quality of life.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And in 15 of the 50 largest metro areas — including Denver — inventory in February topped pre-pandemic norms, per Realtor.com.
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—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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This group wants the United States to follow the lead of the EU, UK, most of Canada, Australia, and Zimbabwe in recommending that all patients undergo DPYD testing before they are given 5-FU.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Celtics nearly let go of their lead by allowing 11 points over the final 1:26, but Payton Pritchard, who established an NBA record for most 3-pointers off the bench in a single season, sank several key free throws to hold on.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Next Chapter in Glenlivet's 200-Year Legacy The Glenlivet brand has been synonymous with excellent single malt since the dawn of the category.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The retailer’s quarter last week is somehow being regarded as less than excellent.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jarrell, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner, had led the queries into the couple’s deaths from her lab in Albuquerque.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Observatory's chief Rami Abdurrahman said that revenge killings stopped early Saturday.—
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9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Remove lid and add miso paste, stirring constantly until it is dissolved.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Their lids may be drooping with sleep lining their eyes, but these cats do not want to be left behind as their owners observe the pre-dawn meal called suhoor during the holy month of Ramadan.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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Traditionally, family offices have long been seen as the pinnacle of private investment sophistication—highly sophisticated institutional level investors, dedicated to single or small groups of ultra-high-net-worth families to manage their fortunes across generations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Red Rocks may be the pinnacle of any tour, but its 9,250 seats are small in comparison to Fiddler's Green Amphitheater (about 17,000).—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to the study, amounts of metals found in the cookies often exceeded limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for drinking water.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Currently being adapted into an animation series slated for summer release, pre-registrations on Tencent Video for the series have already exceeded 830,000.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The weather service said that above-normal temperatures are expected through Friday, with temperatures in the mid- to upper 70s.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Disturbed’s latest smash is still holding on inside the upper reaches of that tally, and at the same time, two of the group’s classic cuts have emerged as bestsellers once again.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Backup quarterback could be of the utmost importance or may not matter at all in 2025.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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The aim was to preserve the authenticity of Adrien and Felicity’s performances in another language, not to replace or alter them and done with the utmost respect for the craft.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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