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
Rather than trading in your mattress, opt for a cooling mattress topper to create a barrier.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Topo Chico Give your margarita a fizzy topper with Topo Chico, the Texas-favorite, extra-fizzy mineral water from Mexico.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Another great topper option is the Alpaca Wool Mattress Topper, made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and alpaca fiber, which is even softer than the one previously mentioned.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Pooch & Mutt suggests adding warm water, mixing in a bit of wet food, or incorporating a dog-safe topper like unsalted broth or plain yogurt.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Topo Chico Give your margarita a fizzy topper with Topo Chico, the Texas-favorite, extra-fizzy mineral water from Mexico.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Another great topper option is the Alpaca Wool Mattress Topper, made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and alpaca fiber, which is even softer than the one previously mentioned.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Pooch & Mutt suggests adding warm water, mixing in a bit of wet food, or incorporating a dog-safe topper like unsalted broth or plain yogurt.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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If lifestyle factors don’t seem to be the culprits—such as caring for a new baby or training for a marathon—she’ll typically do a blood workup to try to figure out what’s going on.—
Ali Pantony,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, executive producer David Bernad reveals he and show creator Mike White had a backup plan to ensure the show maintains its signature shock factor.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This tiebreaker was made official by victories from the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders on Sunday, with the Commanders' win being the clincher.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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Tatis collected three hits in the clincher, two home runs in the Padres’ Game 2 win over the Dodgers in the NLDS in Los Angeles and another blast in the second inning of the Padres’ Game 3 win at Petco Park.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The coup de grace for Mansour, first reported in the Chicago Sun-Times, came in November.—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Losing Syria, the only other nation-state in the axis other than Iran, may be the coup de grace.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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These somewhat redundant three layers of determinants robustly channel a trajectory of predictable behavior.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the unstructured notes contain more information on social determinants of health.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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