How to Use to top it (all) off in a Sentence
to top it (all) off
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And then to top it off, Taylor, at the end of the four hours, we were given a quiz.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 June 2024
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As a result, our skin looked more nourished and even in tone with a glow to top it off.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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And to top it all off, the dryer is equipped with a cool shot setting that’s meant to be used at the end of your blowout to lock in the style.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
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Pair them with your favorite winter boots to top it all off.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2023
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Here are some key things to keep in mind when selecting the right bar cart and all the accessories to top it off.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
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And to top it all off, the pillows are machine-washable and dryer-safe (on a low setting).
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
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And to top it all off, bags from Altuzarra and JW Anderson will go with any outfit.
—Porter Simmons, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
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And to top it off, the meal itself is an experience: The dish is served in a half scallop shell, flambé style.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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And to top it off, there’s a Japanese horror and a Stephen King collection.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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Decadent and creamy, with the tang of ripe peaches and crisp texture of baked crumble to top it all off, this rich dessert truly has it all.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
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And then to top it all off with another sweet moment of friendship between Brad and Sam?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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On the front row at Loewe, Cox wore a bright blue button-down, navy track pants, crisp white sneakers, and a pair of the brand’s oval sunglasses to top it all off.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 June 2023
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And to top it all off, a second cat, an all-black one, strolls up at sunrise, getting a second breakfast.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The firebox and chimney brickwork was tuckpointed and repaired, new flues added, a hefty steel liner placed and a cap to top it off.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 9 June 2024
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Served with biscuits cheese garlic buttery biscuit to top it off.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
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And to top it off, cornerback Stephens wiped out a seeming fourth-and-goal stop with defensive holding.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
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And to top it off, the names of the Ogunbowale family are on the insoles, a special reverence for the kin that helped Arike live out her dream at the highest level.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2023
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It can be filled directly from the top, which means no awkward trips to the bathtub to top it off, and it can be remotely turned off via a smartphone app.
—Helen Bradshaw, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
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And to top it all off, the police had become aware of the kidnappings and were running their own investigations now.
—Jake Adelstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2023
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But to top it off, Coca-Cola is reduced to a syrup and beaten into a slightly salty cream cheese frosting that makes the flavor of the entire cake stand out!
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 29 June 2023
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Accessorize with headbands, veils, and jewelry from Lele Sadoughi’s first-ever bridal capsule to top it all off.
—Anny Choi, Vogue, 2 July 2024
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And to top it off, The Cheetah Girls (sans Symoné) became an actual singing group; the real-life trio went on three nationwide tours and sold over 11 million records worldwide.
—Zeniya Cooley, refinery29.com, 15 Aug. 2023
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And, to top it all off, Caldwell and Honnold decided to cycle to the start of their journey – a 2,600-mile expedition from Colorado to Alaska that would take over a month.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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Try this new take on tamales, served as a spoonable one-skillet pie with a corn muffin base, a layer of slightly-spicy chicken tamale mixture, and bubbling, golden cheese to top it all off.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
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And, to top it all off, Mark Bradford stopped by to offer words of praise for his friend, Adriano, and words of encouragement to a deeply appreciative audience of more than 100 artists.
—Pamela J. Joyner, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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And to top it off RestAgain contains 300mg of magnesium supplements, which have been proven to promote sleep in numerous studies.
—Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
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With a corn muffin base, a layer of slightly-spicy chicken tamale mixture, and cilantro, sour cream, and bubbling, golden cheese to top it all off, this pie is a stunning main dish fit for any occasion.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
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The best dressed stars of the week—whether at Sundance for the film festival, or Europe for the fall 2024 menswear shows—put clever twists on cold-weather dressing, choosing gowns with clever coverage, or fabulous coats to top it all off.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2024
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And, to top it all off, his department has an abysmally low clearance rate on property crimes and has become every costlier for cities in Riverside County to contract with.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 5 June 2024
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Women athletes are especially burdened by the costs, thanks to the gender pay gap, and to top it off, women’s sports receive only 1% of the $66 billion global sports sponsorship market.
—Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024
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