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as in highest
being at a point or level higher than all others
an office in the top story of the building the top student in our graduating class
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
your safety is our top priority
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
he's one of the tennis club's top players
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
nearly all of the top officials in the state's department of corrections resigned after the scandal
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as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
a hawk's nest at the very top of the tree
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as in to exceed
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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Sean Conlon,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
With their growth mindset and unwavering commitment, top talents continuously conquer challenges and seek new opportunities for success.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
That’d be an alchemical combination for a live take, but what pushes this over the top is how much fun the band is having.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Plate ham slices with glaze: Divide warm ham between plates and top each with a spoon of bourbon glaze.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Alaska Airlines was named Morgan Stanley’s top airline pick for next year, pointing to the carrier’s $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines back in September as a catalyst for growth.
—Sean Conlon,christopher Hayes, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
With their growth mindset and unwavering commitment, top talents continuously conquer challenges and seek new opportunities for success.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
There’s a rousing musical sequence where the Take That lads rampage through the West End and, at the song’s peak, Williams leaps from the top of a double-decker red bus.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
That’d be an alchemical combination for a live take, but what pushes this over the top is how much fun the band is having.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Its shares are up more than 40% this year through Tuesday’s close, topping the S&P 500′s performance.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Plate ham slices with glaze: Divide warm ham between plates and top each with a spoon of bourbon glaze.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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While most incidents have come in New Jersey, other states, including Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, have also reported unusual drone activity to law enforcement.Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Hickman currently represents District 4, a conservative-leaning area that spans most of the northwest Valley, including Wickenburg, Surprise and Litchfield Park.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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The fight for the new Commanders stadium comes as the team is having an excellent year on the field, with a 10-5 record and appearing on track to have their first playoff appearance since 2020.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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Probably Marathon becoming the chief priority and Destiny getting even less investment unless there’s some giant hiring spree to bolster Bungie, which seems unlikely.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Along with Leaf, former special envoy for Syria Daniel Rubinstein and the Biden administration's chief envoy for hostage negotiations, Roger Carstens, joined the meetings with interim leaders and members of civil society.ABBY SEWELL AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s tip: This should be applied to clean, makeup-free lids and brows every night.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beyond driver action, the tool includes a pry bar for opening lids, lifting nails, serving as a box cutter and more.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Vintage Port Recommendations Vintage Port is the pinnacle of Port production and the flagship product of the Douro.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Stark Varg, which offers performance comparable to 450cc gas dirt bikes, is perhaps at the pinnacle of this industry.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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The debts of only those people aged 70 and over exceed the total amount of all Social Security benefits that will be paid out this year.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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The upper level houses the Primary Suite, Junior Suite and a stunning office, while the lower level offers a media room, sauna, gym and wine room.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the bill made its way to the upper chamber, Paul proposed an amendment that would've gradually raised the Social Security retirement age to 70 to offset the cost of the Social Security Fairness Act.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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These may sound like obvious points to any semi-experienced chef, but they were relayed to me with the utmost seriousness—and the final result did not disappoint.Thessaly La Force, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Han promised his utmost efforts to ensure stability after Yoon's impeachment.Joyce Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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