TOPPING Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of topping

chiefly British

as in excellent

of the very best kind I know a topping new pub in Southwark

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Relevance

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topping

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noun

as in garnish

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topping

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verb

present participle of top

as in surpassing

to be greater, better, or stronger than the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

losing (to)

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Recent Examples of topping

Adjective

Get The Recipe This riff on the classic casserole uses a sheet pan to maximize surface area, meaning more crunchy topping and less soupy filling. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024 This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs. — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022

Noun

Mopane worms, considered a delicacy, are caterpillars that are sun-dried and can be used as a salad topping or in sauces and stews. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 According to Starbucks, the drink features a sweet-and-tart blend of creamy mango flavors, tangy blue drizzle, whipped cream and pink and blue topping. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

While Gotham is continuing its steady march towards the Shield with a table-topping 44 points, almost all of the league’s 16 teams remain in the hunt for the eight playoff spots. — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Beyond the big hair and chart-topping hits, Parton was known as a prolific philanthropist who poured millions into causes ranging from childhood literacy and leukemia to disaster relief and the preservation of bald eagles. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topping

Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping

Adjective

Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.

— Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Noun

Reserve several small cauliflower florets and some of the corn for garnish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
The resulting cocktail is a balanced mix of CÎROC vodka, Coca-Cola’s Fresca Peach, grenadine, fresh lime juice, a candy peach ring garnish, and a pinch of salt.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of garnish

Verb

Last year, the New York metro area’s tech workforce reached 394,300, surpassing the Bay Area’s 375,730, according to a report from CBRE.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Okta soared more than 20% after surpassing analyst expectations and reporting booming demand due to agentic AI.

— Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpassing

Adjective

But there may be little anyone–government or corporate–can do to persuade people to have children amid greater economic uncertainty.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of great

Verb

For comparison, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest foundry, began mass-producing 7nm chips in 2018 and can achieve yields exceeding 90%, depending on factors including chip design and die size.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
As shown on the chart, the load curve in 2026 surged significantly in late June, briefly exceeding 125,000 megawatts.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceeding

Adjective

Nature aside, Cape Town boasts a wonderful juxtaposition of old world architecture and contemporary design across its vibrant neighborhoods.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Both films had wonderful ensembles, ingenious writing and an unmistakable sense of occasion.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Verb

The deal for Savinho falls short of the package for Tonali, which could be worth £100m to Newcastle United, but would represent a record sale for Man City – eclipsing the £82m package that Atletico Madrid paid for Julian Alvarez in 2024.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Looking up with its left Mastcam-Z camera, Perseverance snapped this image of one of Mars' two moons, Phobos and Deimos, partially eclipsing the sun.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of eclipsing

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