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
New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
This Scott's Addition brewery's The Gobbler sandwich subs a ground turkey burger for roasted, but the rest of the toppings give full Tday vibes: Stuffing cranberry aioli and cheddar, all on a brioche bun.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 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
This is said to yield a rich, buttery, and delicate flavor; it is typically served as a topping for bread, made into a pâté, or browned in a skillet and sliced.
—New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
This Scott's Addition brewery's The Gobbler sandwich subs a ground turkey burger for roasted, but the rest of the toppings give full Tday vibes: Stuffing cranberry aioli and cheddar, all on a brioche bun.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Strain into an old-fashioned glass and garnish with a twist of lime peel for a bright, aromatic note that elevates the drink’s complexity.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cocktails Drinks Occasions Recipes Ingredients For the sage syrup: ½ cup sugar 15–20 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish For the cocktail: 1½ oz.SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite recent challenges, Lululemon delivered a strong Q3 performance, surpassing top-line and bottom-line estimates.Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Netflix’s Spanish-language musical roared back to life on Sunday with a sweep of the European Film Awards, and on Monday with a field-leading 10 Golden Globe nominations, surpassing Barbie’s nine to set a new all-time record on the musical/comedy side.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, Italian seasoning and remaining salt.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Challenges of a Comeback Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi's founder, has secured the rights to the restaurant name from Hormel Foods, which has maintained the brand through grocery store products like salsas and seasonings.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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More than half of the products tested in the investigation contained pesticides exceeding state and federal levels.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Common structures include commission plans (where salespeople earn a percentage of their sales) or bonuses for meeting or exceeding quotas.Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Woot’s current promo is a terrific deal considering a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will normally run you $19.99.Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024
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Snell has pitched more than 130 innings only twice, eclipsing 180 in each of his two Cy Young seasons.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The price of one bitcoin also reached a record high Wednesday morning, eclipsing $73,881 before markets opened Wednesday.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Topping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topping. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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