on top
idiom
1
: on the highest part or surface of something
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top
2
chiefly British
: winning a game or competition
The team was on top after the first half.
Examples of on top in a Sentence
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But policymakers must ensure that safety net providers can fully leverage these resources on top of managing core hospital operations.
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Marquisha Johns, STAT, 17 May 2024
The icing on top is waking up to the double view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Riviera.
—Martie Bowser, Essence, 16 May 2024
Sprinkle a few almonds and/or white chocolate curls on top of your masterpiece before serving.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
These tactics are on top of its consistent discount efforts, which McMillon said have been key to Walmart continuing to resonate with its consumer base—particularly as consumer sentiment reaches a six-month low despite cooling inflation—and have kept analysts upbeat on the company.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Ruth Treacy, co-founder at Tailored Films, says that today, Ireland can also offer state-of-the-art studio facilities on top of a wealth of locations so productions can be entirely based in the country.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 May 2024
Deep, almost peanut-buttery black sesame seeds underpin its nuanced layers: a dark custard base shielded under a thin, crackly sugar crust that shatters under the tap of a metal spoon, a sphere of black sesame ice cream sitting on top, a lacy cookie wheel wedged into it.
—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
The premier condominium in NoMad provides residents with white-glove services on top of a private library, a fitness room (with a steam room and sauna), and a children’s playroom.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Delta is back on top as customers’ favorite airline
🛍️ Self-checkout could be curbed under a new California bill
📺 Amazon is about to start advertising Amazon products when Prime Video users hit pause
Surprising discoveries
Renewables are now driving more than 30% of the world’s electricity.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 8 May 2024
Marquisha Johns, STAT, 17 May 2024
The icing on top is waking up to the double view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Riviera.
—Martie Bowser, Essence, 16 May 2024
Sprinkle a few almonds and/or white chocolate curls on top of your masterpiece before serving.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
These tactics are on top of its consistent discount efforts, which McMillon said have been key to Walmart continuing to resonate with its consumer base—particularly as consumer sentiment reaches a six-month low despite cooling inflation—and have kept analysts upbeat on the company.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Ruth Treacy, co-founder at Tailored Films, says that today, Ireland can also offer state-of-the-art studio facilities on top of a wealth of locations so productions can be entirely based in the country.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 May 2024
Deep, almost peanut-buttery black sesame seeds underpin its nuanced layers: a dark custard base shielded under a thin, crackly sugar crust that shatters under the tap of a metal spoon, a sphere of black sesame ice cream sitting on top, a lacy cookie wheel wedged into it.
—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
The premier condominium in NoMad provides residents with white-glove services on top of a private library, a fitness room (with a steam room and sauna), and a children’s playroom.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Delta is back on top as customers’ favorite airline
🛍️ Self-checkout could be curbed under a new California bill
📺 Amazon is about to start advertising Amazon products when Prime Video users hit pause
Surprising discoveries
Renewables are now driving more than 30% of the world’s electricity.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 8 May 2024
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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