on top

phrase

1
: on the highest part or surface of something
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top
2
chiefly British : winning a game or competition
The team was on top after the first half.

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Remove the racks from your oven and place them on top of the towels. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Soto hit one to right to score Baty and Lindor, putting the Mets back on top. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 The gold hardware makes a stylish statement without looking too loud, and the pair’s ultra-comfy feel is just the cherry on top. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026 From there, the Ball Hogs didn’t let up and came out on top in the rivalry matchup, 50-40. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on top

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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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