as in factor
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
there are lots of good reasons we can't go to the concert, but the fact that the tickets are all sold out is the topper
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Recent Examples of topper
Keep frozen berries in stock: These are great as toppers for protein pancakes, chia puddings, or serving alongside eggs.
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 30 July 2025
Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate watermelon rind into new dishes:
Quick pickles: Slice and soak in a vinegar brine with spices and herbs for a tangy snack or sandwich topper.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
The food toppers are to make his food a bit more appealing, and act sort of like seasoning: there's sirloin, mussels, fish, lamb, and chicken.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That's pretty impressive for a simple pickup topper.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 30 July 2025
Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate watermelon rind into new dishes:
Quick pickles: Slice and soak in a vinegar brine with spices and herbs for a tangy snack or sandwich topper.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
The food toppers are to make his food a bit more appealing, and act sort of like seasoning: there's sirloin, mussels, fish, lamb, and chicken.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That's pretty impressive for a simple pickup topper.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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All these factors combined pointed to one likely explanation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Even though Singapore's inflation has recently cooled to a four-year low, the country still has one of the highest costs of living, according to multiple surveys, due to structural factors like expensive housing and import costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With tension mounting, teammate Gavin Ormsby delivered the championship clincher—his final shot sailed past the defense, securing victory and gold for Del Mar. Braxton’s remarkable saves earned him MVP honors.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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This final question is the clincher that even my most decision averse clients answer without pause.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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His film isn’t bitter about matters of the heart or intended to be a damning indictment on the hazards of relationships — as is evident by an ingenious closing scene, a perfect capper to the this sly metaphorical-rich genre film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The coup de grace came when fans pointed out that the Audio-Animatronic of Walt looks uncannily like Mike Lindell, staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and chief executive of pillow manufacturing company My Pillow.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
Noun
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However, FQHCs excel in community trust, long-term patient engagement and navigating complex social determinants of health.—
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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One important determinant is whether the AI is still resorting to human-like language and not necessarily patterning on human reasoning.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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