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
John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The research brief identified 10 school districts in the county with the highest rates of student homelessness, with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and Wilsona School District being the top two.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Panthers got on the board in the opening minute of the third when Matthew Tkachuk delivered a perfect deflection from the top of the crease.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Butler County topped 400,000 people for the first time, according to the Census estimates, while Warren climbed to about 255,000 and Clermont to 217,000.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Earlier in the day, jurors asked to see a video compilation showing the deadly March 25, 2024 shooting, and asked for a readback of the elements needed to convict Rivera on the top charges against him.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
The research brief identified 10 school districts in the county with the highest rates of student homelessness, with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and Wilsona School District being the top two.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Without a contender at the top of the ticket in November, Democratic turnout is at risk of fraying, and the ramifications go far beyond California — potentially including control of Congress.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The Panthers got on the board in the opening minute of the third when Matthew Tkachuk delivered a perfect deflection from the top of the crease.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
In New Mexico, Linda Singer, an attorney representing the state, urged jury members to impose a civil penalty against Meta that could top $2 billion.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Butler County topped 400,000 people for the first time, according to the Census estimates, while Warren climbed to about 255,000 and Clermont to 217,000.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top
Adjective
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Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Horned Frogs had a mix of air raid and veer-and-shoot principles under Briles, but are expected to move more to a pro-style scheme under Sammis, who had excellent success with that style of offense at UConn.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the pre-show rooms, both real-life actors seen were excellent at interacting with real-life visitors and prerecorded monotone movie stars.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The law took effect in January 2024 and allows certain people — like family members, county or city attorneys and chief law enforcement officers — to file the petition, known as an extreme risk protection order.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturing activity in March gathered momentum as factories rushed to resume production after an extended national holiday in mid-February, said Huo Lihui, chief statistician at NBS.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like a grill, when activated by an operator, the drone stations open a lid.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep your eyes slightly downcast in photos, as if whatever’s behind those lids has a story to tell.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks quickly reminded TCU that there are still levels to this, and the Horned Frogs are still a tier or two away from joining South Carolina, UConn, Texas and UCLA at the pinnacle of the sport.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By Tuesday and Wednesday, highs could be near or possibly exceed 80 degrees away from the coastline.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, one of the most important complementary factors is nutrition because, if daily calorie intake consistently exceeds what the body burns, weight loss will be difficult − even with regular exercise.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gauthier, who leads the Pacific Division-leading Ducks with 38 goals and 65 points, suffered an upper-body injury on a cross-check late in the first and did not return.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Kardashian, workouts are typically split between lower-body strength days—focusing on legs and glutes—and upper-body and core sessions, with the occasional full-body circuit mixed in.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the hotel's top floor, this is the kind of space that hosts heads of state, celebrities, and executives who require maximum grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than a thousand other records were set for daily maximum temperatures or warm overnight lows.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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