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
While only the raw whole milk and cream products have been recalled, the CDPH was warned consumers to also avoid eating any other Raw Farm products, including their cheese, and kefir, and to not feed pets their raw milk pet food topper and pet food kefir.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Will Rihanna’s hat stand the test of time, going down in fashion history alongside Pharrell’s Hat TM, or Billy Porter’s motorized topper?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The tree featured pink and red baubles and pink ribbon with two unique Christmas tree toppers that appeared to represent Wicked’s lead characters, Glinda and Elphaba.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This is especially evident while perusing interiors on Instagram, where the bow is most prominently displayed as a Christmas tree topper, or scattered throughout branches in big bunches like little glittering gems.
—Kristen Bateman, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Will Rihanna’s hat stand the test of time, going down in fashion history alongside Pharrell’s Hat TM, or Billy Porter’s motorized topper?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The tree featured pink and red baubles and pink ribbon with two unique Christmas tree toppers that appeared to represent Wicked’s lead characters, Glinda and Elphaba.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This is especially evident while perusing interiors on Instagram, where the bow is most prominently displayed as a Christmas tree topper, or scattered throughout branches in big bunches like little glittering gems.
—Kristen Bateman, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
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Furious residents have pointed to the lack of water pressure as one factor contributing to the destruction of 5,300 homes and buildings in L.A., Santa Monica and Malibu.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Powerful, inferno-fueling winds to persist into next week The gusty Santa Ana winds that have been one of the main factors in the explosive wildfire growth in Los Angeles will continue Friday morning, into the weekend and next week, forecasters said.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The clincher really might be the Bills losing to one of the NFL’s worst teams without him yesterday.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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But while Edmonton’s WCF clincher was flawed, their win in Dallas in the pivotal Game 5 was anything but.Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2024
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The nighttime experience is best for catching truly astonishing glimpses of the clear night skies, including planets, constellations, and the Milky Way—a perfect capper to your trip to Jackson Hole.Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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Though the final does not count toward league standings for either team, Milwaukee’s championship run puts a capper on an impressive early season turnaround.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Losing Syria, the only other nation-state in the axis other than Iran, may be the coup de grace.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Swift, in particular, likes to pair oversized Chiefs merch with miniskirts and loafers, and finishes her look off with a signature red lipstick, the coup de grace of Kansas City football representation, in our opinion.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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The potential for these laws to yield meaningful change will be shaped by their ability to address underlying social determinants and foster safer communities.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Investing in education that emphasizes health equity — addressing the social determinants of health, recognizing disparities, and fostering cultural competence — not only empowers nurses but also improves patient outcomes and the vibrancy of our communities.Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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