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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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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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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
Adjective
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After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Santa Monica is also an excellent place for low-key, delicious eating, and Rustic Canyon delivers hyper-seasonal California cuisine emblematic of the town’s forward-thinking spirit.—
Visit California,
AFAR Media,
13 Mar. 2025
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Professional Triathletes Organisation Names Stuart Ramsey as CCO The Professional Triathletes Organisation has named Stuart Ramsey as its first chief commercial officer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Next to Scavino, in the office Steve Bannon used during his seven months as chief strategist the first Trump administration, is James Blair, a deputy chief of staff who served as political director for Mr. Trump's 2024 campaign.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 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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But after 12 people underwent a 34-day hunger strike in 2015, the pinnacle of a yearslong protest by community leaders determined to keep a neighborhood school, the district reversed its decision.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The pinnacle of prompt development entails a type of life cycle formalization akin to a rigorous systems development life cycle (SDLC), often noted as the PDLC (prompt development life cycle).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, 1316 Duval St., is just the place on the quieter, upper end of Duval.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
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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Parachute Eco Mattress $2,400 $1,920 Parachute Like all the bedding on Parachute’s site, the Eco mattress is made with utmost craftsmanship and high-quality materials—in this case pure New Zealand wool and 100% organic cotton.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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Working with the subject to tell their story empowers and gives them a voice, which may be particularly important when a story involves sensitive topics that require the utmost care.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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