top person
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But his position as foreign minister seems unlikely to equate to that of a "top person".
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek hired Geoff Morrell, a former BP executive, as the top person in charge of the Burbank firm’s public relations and government affairs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2022
"It proves that no matter how famous you get, you can still be a top person," he said.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2021
“My relationship has been very powerful with the auto workers — not necessarily the top person or two, but the people that work doing automobiles.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2019
You get to rank yourself "obsessively" against the top person all to make less than $30K and get lousy steak knives.
From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2017