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Recent Examples of top dog
That upswing began with their first just down the road, when Vanderbilt was the 16-1 top dog that Florida dropped 98 on.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
As various subplots chugged along toward their combustion point, top dog Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his aggrieved nephew Michael (Finn Cole) had their final stand-off.
—Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
The most popular personalities on Fox News — still the top dog among conservatives — continue to be supportive.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition, the two brands are the most popular companies in each of the more than 100 counties, but which one is top dog depends on the county.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
As various subplots chugged along toward their combustion point, top dog Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his aggrieved nephew Michael (Finn Cole) had their final stand-off.
—Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
The most popular personalities on Fox News — still the top dog among conservatives — continue to be supportive.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In addition, the two brands are the most popular companies in each of the more than 100 counties, but which one is top dog depends on the county.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top dog
Noun
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The ensuing rulers, the Joseon monarchy, did their predecessors one better.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Skipping that meeting and quitting OPEC at the same time will be seen as a snub to Saudi’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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She is seen as neither a strategic titan nor a challenge dominator.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Joining perennial top-placer Jane in the top two this week is … Kenya Pleaser?—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Other female area state placers: Maile Nguyen (Granada, 125, sixth), Anakarla Hernandez (St. Helena, 145, fourth), Symone Jewell (Northgate-Walnut Creek, 155, third), Aiyanna Beane (American Canyon, 170, third), Rosalyn Diaz (Liberty, 190, fifth).—
Mitch Stephens,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But perhaps the biggest antidote to The Studio’s overdog problem is that its fat-cat Apple TV+ profile can easily be spun as good for everybody.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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This team has cast off its familiar underdog mantle and embraced being the overdog.—
Jeré Longman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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“Top dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20dog. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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