on top of the world

Example Sentences

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Banks, meanwhile, are on top of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

For 20 minutes of his life, Jim Whittaker was on top of the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"But here he is, on top of the world, the UK's number 1 album artist -- of all time!"

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Ron, Vincent, and Michael, however, were on top of the world, the new fat cats on the rise.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

A roomful of NBA stars, young and on top of the world, might have intimidated anyone, let alone Reggie, a good basketball player himself, who aspired to coach and lead players.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel