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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

Example Sentences

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Microsoft is tops at 61%, not quite at Starlink’s level.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

After eight years, the wage tops out, and technicians make roughly $135,000 before overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

If boss Renee Slegers is looking at her bench for a match-winner, Blackstenius tops the list.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Old Navy’s is somewhat tasteful and tongue-in-cheek, offering a cable-knit cerulean sweater with a charming red high-heel logo, tote bags and tops with a few of the movie’s key phrases printed on them.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

As darkness began to fall at five thirty, the wind shifted once again and quickly blew up into a gale, tearing the tops off the waves.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong