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
Lime zest and sea salt are mixed to create a fresh salty topper to the frozen sweet pie.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Pre-Prepared Salad Toppers Pre-prepared salad toppers are available in grocery stores now too.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
This fleece pullover is my first choice when the temperature is too warm for a jacket but too chilly to be without a topper.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
On Saturday night, bill-topper Justin Bieber will go on stage a full two and a half hours later than Carpenter will have the night before.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Pre-Prepared Salad Toppers Pre-prepared salad toppers are available in grocery stores now too.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
This fleece pullover is my first choice when the temperature is too warm for a jacket but too chilly to be without a topper.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
On Saturday night, bill-topper Justin Bieber will go on stage a full two and a half hours later than Carpenter will have the night before.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topper
Noun
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All these factors combined lead to more walks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Game 5, a potential clincher for the Ducks, is in Edmonton on Tuesday.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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The second man advantage of the second overtime was the clincher for the Stars, who led after the first period, trailed after the second period, tied it in the third and in the end found a way to rally.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company wants to be allowed to use a commercial crusher to process the rock on site, but says it wouldn’t be done frequently.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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The rock crusher itself appeared to be a mobile unit, not a permanent one.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That game was the capper to the big weekend that might have decided the rookie race.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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That game was the capper to the big weekend that might have decided the rookie race.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Topper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topper. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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