Definition of toppernext
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 Salmon with avocado is a favorite for Klinger Tuna salad made with Greek yogurt is another of Klinger’s favorite rice cake toppers. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026 Biennale College Cinemas was conceived 15 years ago by Venice chief Alberto Barbera in tandem with Torino Film Lab topper Savina Neirotti, who heads the unique Venice initiative. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Ditsy floral quilt toppers add a sentimental anchor to bedrooms, while vintage pieces threaded throughout the rest of the property have been lovingly sourced by the experts at New York’s The Somerset House. — Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Losing, again In the same way that winning becomes a habit for table-toppers, losing becomes second nature for teams struggling towards the bottom of the Premier League. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topper
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Noun
  • Climate change was considered a factor in the December 2021 wildfire that destroyed Somauroo's home, after the county's suit was originally filed.
    — LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Some experts point to worsening public health since the 2008 financial crisis, citing factors such as growing obesity, long hospital waiting times, the cost-of-living crisis and other social causes.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The All-Star went 3-for-8 in the series and delivered a pair of key hits in Wednesday’s clincher.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Phillies, though, likely took a loss by pushing the clincher to the 162nd game.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Qatar did the same for reckless driving two years ago, feeding a Toyota Supra into a car crusher after its driver was filmed doing donuts on a highway.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Hundreds of Denver comics also performed there, with nationally touring acts such as Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl (Cayton-Holland’s Grawlix partners) and crushers such as Josh Blue, Janae Burris, Troy Walker, and Christie Buchele.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • But there’s an awful lot of football to be played between now and that Turkey Day capper.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Lake Mary’s special teams put the capper as Sam Nelson blocked Rodrigo Bigio’s punt.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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