Definitions

tops

[tops] / tɒps /

ADJECTIVE

A-one

Synonyms

WEAK

elite

ADJECTIVE

best

Synonyms

STRONGEST

finest first first-rate leading outstanding perfect terrific

STRONG

10 ace baddest boss capital champion chief cool culminating nonpareil optimum premium prime primo principal super superlative

WEAK

A-1 beyond compare choicest first-class foremost greatest highest incomparable inimitable matchless number 1 out-of-sight paramount peerless preeminent sans pareil second to none supreme transcendent unequaled unparalleled unrivaled unsurpassed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior poor

STRONG

least minor poorest secondary unimportant worst

WEAK

incorrect not right

ADJECTIVE

champion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

super unbeaten undefeated

STRONG

boss capital chief choice cool dandy distinguished first head premier prime principal superior

WEAK

blue-ribbon greatest illustrious out of sight out of this world outstanding prize-winning splendid tiptop top-drawer top-notch topflight world-class

Antonyms

STRONG

auxiliary bad extra inferior least lower minor poor secondary trivial unimportant

WEAK

poorest worst

ADJECTIVE

fabulous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astonishing astounding awesome breathtaking fantastic incredible marvelous outrageous phenomenal remarkable spectacular superb terrific unbelievable

WEAK

10 A-1 A-OK aces best cool doozie extravagant fab fictitious first-class greatest groovy immense inconceivable legendary mind-blowing out-of-sight out-of-this-world peachy primo prodigious rad striking stupendous super top drawer unreal wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad believable credible expected inferior normal ordinary plain plausible poor regular unamazing usual

WEAK

common simple

ADJECTIVE

outstanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinguished dominant eminent excellent exceptional famous great important impressive magnificent phenomenal preeminent special stellar superior superlative well-known

WEAK

A number one A-1 ace boss capital celebrated chief cool crack eventful far-out greatest hundred-proof main major meritorious momentous mostest number one out-of-sight out-of-this-world predominant primo principal standout star super world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK bad common humble inferior insignificant little low normal ordinary poor powerless regular small undistinguished unexceptional unimportant unknown unnotable usual weak

WEAK

average inconspicuous paid resolved settled unnoticeable unremarkable unstriking

ADJECTIVE

peerless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

unequaled unrivaled

WEAK

aces all-time alone best beyond compare champion excellent faultless gilt-edge greatest incomparable matchless most nonpareil only outstanding perfect second to none solid-gold super superlative supreme unexampled unique unmatched unparagoned unparalleled unsurpassed world-class

Antonyms

WEAK

imperfect inferior lowly mediocre secondary subordinate

ADJECTIVE

select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eclectic exclusive preferred privileged selected selective

STRONG

best boss chosen cool cream culled discriminating elect favored limited pick picked prime screened top weeded winnowed

WEAK

blue-chip choice delicate elegant exquisite first-class first-rate handpicked number one posh rare recherché special superior topnotch winner world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

open

STRONG

least unpopular

WEAK

inferior poor second-rate

ADJECTIVE

superlative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

magnificent outstanding peerless superb transcendent unparalleled

STRONG

best capital crack extreme optimum winning

WEAK

A-1 accomplished all-time consummate effusive exaggerated excessive finished gilt-edge greatest highest hundred-proof inflated matchless of highest order standout supreme surpassing unexcelled unrivaled unsurpassed world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad inferior ordinary poor second-rate

STRONG

least worst

WEAK

low lowest second-class

ADJECTIVE

unparalleled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exceptional incomparable rare singular unequaled unique unmatched unprecedented unrivaled unsurpassed

WEAK

all-time alone beyond compare champ champion consummate greatest matchless most nonpareil only peerless single solid-gold ten winner without equal world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common inferior normal ordinary regular unexceptional usual

WEAK

lower second-rate surpassable

ADJECTIVE

unrivaled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excellent incomparable unequaled unmatched unparalleled unsurpassed

WEAK

best beyond compare champion faultless greatest matchless outstanding perfect second to none super superior supreme without equal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior poor second-rate

ADJECTIVE

uppermost

Synonyms

STRONGEST

paramount predominant

WEAK

best big boss dominant executive foremost greatest high-up leading main preeminent primary principal supreme the most winner world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

minor trivial

WEAK

bottom lower lowest

NOUN

apex

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apogee culmination pinnacle

STRONG

acme climax crest crown cusp height max maximum meridian peak point roof spire sublimity summit tip vertex zenith

WEAK

greatest most ne plus ultra up there

Antonyms

STRONG

base bottom nadir

NOUN

limit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cap ceiling check curb deadline maximum restraint restriction

STRONG

absolute border bound bourne brim brink circumscription conclusion confinement confines destination edge end extremity fence finality goal limitation margin obstruction rim termination ultimate utmost verge

WEAK

bitter end bottom line breaking point cutoff point end point farthest point farthest reach the max the most

Antonyms

STRONGEST

freedom liberation minimum

STRONG

beginning center commencement inside interior middle opening start

WEAK

infinity limitlessness

NOUN

paragon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apotheosis epitome exemplar

STRONG

archetype beauty best champ champion crackerjack cream criterion cynosure essence gem ideal jewel love lovely model nonesuch nonpareil original paradigm pattern peach perfection phoenix pick prototype quintessence standard sublimation ultimate

WEAK

beau ideal

Antonyms

STRONG

flaw imperfection worst

NOUN

pick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choice prize selection

STRONG

aces bag best choosing cream decision druthers elect elite flower preference pride prime select top

WEAK

crème de la crème cup of tea

Antonyms

STRONG

worst

WEAK

rejection

NOUN

pinnacle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apex culmination greatest height peak

STRONG

acme apogee climax cone crown max needle obelisk pyramid spire steeple summit tower vertex zenith

WEAK

most

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bottom nadir

WEAK

base

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Delta Air Lines’ domestic-flight cancellation rate has been higher than the industry average this year, a setback for an airline that nearly always tops rankings for reliability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The national median rate for a private room at a nursing home now tops $129,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Lacking an 800V system and high-voltage inverter, the Optiq’s charging rate tops out at 150 kW—which is not…great.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Notice this same appearance, with multiple doji candles, occurred at short-term tops in October and January.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Someone had painted faces on the round tops, and they were dressed in overalls, or suits, or dresses—even a preacher’s outfit.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

tops

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