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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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (commonly known as ACNH) is our top pick.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 31 Dec. 2024
Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Offline, luxury fashion went through a round of musical chairs at the top, the scale of which has not been seen in decades and whose effects will be felt most sharply in 2025.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
More news: Teddy Bridgewater to End Retirement to Re-sign With Lions For Playoff Push
The Seahawks, who not long ago topped the NFC West, are now on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe Chicken Spaghetti Casserole There are certain recipes that remind us of our grandparent's kitchen – and this is certainly in the top ten.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (commonly known as ACNH) is our top pick.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
This Michigan location is tops in the nation for enjoying the snow.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Offline, luxury fashion went through a round of musical chairs at the top, the scale of which has not been seen in decades and whose effects will be felt most sharply in 2025.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
The standout dish of the meal was a simple preparation of leeks that was topped with oozy stracciatella cheese, an herbaceous sweet-and-sour vinaigrette shot through with tarragon, and the toasty crunch of hazelnuts.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
More news: Teddy Bridgewater to End Retirement to Re-sign With Lions For Playoff Push
The Seahawks, who not long ago topped the NFC West, are now on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Siri, the earliest of the bunch, launched by Apple in 2011, has been panned most of all.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Authors Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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What’s changed? Jan. 1, 2025 The chief medical examiner’s office recorded 586 fatal overdoses in San Francisco in the first 11 months of 2024 — a nearly 23% decrease, or 174 fewer deaths, compared with the first 11 months of 2023.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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New to the team are Jennifer Valentine, who will serve as chief merchandising officer, and Debbie Lee, who will become chief marketing officer.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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The vessel itself is shaped as the iconic blue character's head, with a lid on top revealing the popcorn inside.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Just an hour before, the metallic thunk of a mailbox lid triggered a line from his play, The Fear of 13, spoken when his character, a death-row inmate, receives a letter.E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Vintage Port Recommendations Vintage Port is the pinnacle of Port production and the flagship product of the Douro.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Stark Varg, which offers performance comparable to 450cc gas dirt bikes, is perhaps at the pinnacle of this industry.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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In divorce filings, Jabbar said his monthly expenses, including child support for his first two children, exceeded his income.Jason Allen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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In November in a northern location, 250 lux is reached outside shortly after sunrise, while 1000 lux is quickly exceeded in the morning.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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The upper level houses the Primary Suite, Junior Suite and a stunning office, while the lower level offers a media room, sauna, gym and wine room.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the bill made its way to the upper chamber, Paul proposed an amendment that would've gradually raised the Social Security retirement age to 70 to offset the cost of the Social Security Fairness Act.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Protecting her hair amidst heavy styling is of utmost importance to the celebrity stylist, which is why Moreno takes the necessary precautions of pre-styling deep conditioning, heat protectant, and of course, quality products.Essence, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Social dynamics are of utmost importance, especially for wearable devices, as these are worn on the user’s body and remain in plain sight.Mattia Lucchini, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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