as in excellent
of the very best kind
I know a topping new pub in Southwark
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as in surpassing
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 topping
Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 July 2022
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and walnuts to form a crumbly topping.
—Jane Black, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
House made toppings and salsas are available at the do-it-yourself salsa bar.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Make topping: Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium-high speed until very smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 July 2022
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter and walnuts to form a crumbly topping.
—Jane Black, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022
Noun
The mind scrolls through old baseball rivalries and pineapple pizza toppings and concedes that this must be so.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
House made toppings and salsas are available at the do-it-yourself salsa bar.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping
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The Bengals’ 4-7 record has come despite an excellent season from quarterback Joe Burrow who is having arguably his best year in the NFL so far.Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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The 27 Best Christmas Ornaments of 2024 to Bring New Life to Your Tree 05 of 07 For a Tidy Tree: Scotch Pine Its conical shape, piney scent, and excellent needle retention make Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) a popular cut tree for the holidays.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Serve chilled with a garnish of marshmallows on a pick.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Each one stars a different sketch of a cocktail garnish.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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This legislation could be among the most far-reaching, surpassing existing reporting obligations in California and Illinois.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As did Merced, which hit 103 degrees, surpassing the high from 1905 of 101.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Part of the joy of working in Spain is that the crews are so great.John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Part of the appeal of gravy is that there is no official recipe – the choice of meat, seasonings, vegetables and cooking time is different for each chef and is largely based on one's personal taste or what is available at the time of cooking.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Add-ons, barbecue sauces and seasonings are available.Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details ongoing litigation related to the Zabala Road Lease, with the landlord seeking damages exceeding $36 million.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to net losses from trading activities and redemptions exceeding share issuances.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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In addition to strong, Oscar-worthy performances from the two leads, terrific actors populate the rest of the film, including Bowen Yang as Galinda’s bestie Pfannee, Jonathan Bailey as the impish prince Fiyero and the inimitable Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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All of the sequences showing Juliette doing her best Indiana Jones impression — improvising and exploring — are truly terrific.Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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