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
Or grab this Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress topper that shoppers say eases back and neck pain.
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Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
The cranberry filling also acts as a delicious cake topper.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The topper in Luxury Firm is in our new guide to the best mattress toppers.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The tree is crowned with a tree topper crafted from recycled pieces of jewelry, adding an elegant touch to the installation.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
The cranberry filling also acts as a delicious cake topper.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The topper in Luxury Firm is in our new guide to the best mattress toppers.
—Nena Farrell, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
The tree is crowned with a tree topper crafted from recycled pieces of jewelry, adding an elegant touch to the installation.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
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However, with more people coming into contact and working together than ever, one factor can still present a significant barrier: language.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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For 2024, the calculation divides your 2023 pretax balance by an IRS life expectancy factor.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The clincher is that the market bottomed on December 6, 1974.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Browns’ final two drives ended in interceptions, a pick-6 and clincher by linebacker Cody Barton.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Last Dance is set to continue the franchise's reign, with early reactions hailing the picture as supremely entertaining and the perfect trilogy capper.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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More News: Former Raiders Head Coach Arrested for Drunk Driving This season-ending injury is the capper to a bad run for Minshew Minshew.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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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 campaign’s coup de grace was a 270-inflatable dragon coiled around the Empire State Building.Todd Longwell, Variety, 25 Sep. 2024
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Today, political affiliation is the most significant determinant of this us-them division, research shows.Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Amid the numerical murk, though, there is a bottom line: The single most important determinant of a good education is a good teacher.Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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