top of the list

ADJECTIVE

first

Synonyms

STRONG

arch champion chief dominant foremost head leading main premier primary prime primo principal ranking ruling sovereign

WEAK

A number one advanced eminent first-class first-string greatest head of the line number one outstanding paramount predominant preeminent supreme top-flight

Antonyms

STRONG

auxiliary inessential inferior least minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant unnecessary

Example Sentences

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McDonald’s was at the top of the list given its hometown presence and shared corporate values, said Dave Baldwin, Chicago Fire’s president of business operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The prediction markets have Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard at the top of the list.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The ice giants are among the most fascinating targets in our solar system, and Uranus has recently moved to the top of the list.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

At the top of the list is CEO David Zaslav, who will receive at least $551 million in stock, cash and other benefits if the sale is completed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Her eye went back up to the top of the list, found Wilmington and traced the buses leaving for the eastern shore.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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