How to Use top off in a Sentence

top off

verb
  • This is a long one, so top off the coffee and get comfy.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
  • Brown eyeglasses and lace-up shoes topped off his look.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 June 2026
  • The look is topped off with a double-strand pearl necklace.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The actor, 49, topped off his look with a pair of black shades.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • The perfect way to top off your sundress outfit is with a haute hat.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • To top off the look, add a no-wipe top coat and then brush on a layer of chrome powder.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 11 June 2026
  • Diaz topped off the look with silver hoop earrings and black heeled boots.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Or, shred up the meat, pickles, onions, and corn, and use them to top off a tray of cheesy nachos.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
  • The chips are then topped off with a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
  • Use your in-season tomatoes to top off this classic comfort side dish.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Cream blush will seamlessly blend into skin—and can be topped off with a powder blush to set it.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 July 2026
  • The ladies both wore pastel ensembles, topped off with eye-catching hats.
    — Staff Author Updated, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • Both mother and daughter topped off their look with sunglasses.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • Take a page from nature with this design that tops off a soapy base with a crisp floral and leaf design.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 24 May 2026
  • Fox topped off her look with a voluminous bouffant.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
  • To top off the head-turning look, Escola sported a short, curly red wig.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • In the absence of Curry, Melton has been the team’s top off-the-bounce scorer.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Just imagine this topped off with chocolate syrup, nuts, and a cherry for a next-level ice cream sundae.
    — Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Victoria topped off her look with a pair of peep-toe heels, wearing her ombré tresses in subtle waves.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 June 2026
  • For a showstopping finish, top off this refreshing pie with a garnish of lime slices and lime zest curls.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • October dates, for instance, top off at $199.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Destin Conrad was checkered out in a matching jacket and shorts set, topped off with a big beret.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Certain tasks, like checking tire pressure and topping off fluids, can be done every few months.
    — Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • Her glam was kept bronzed, topped off with a subtle cat-eye liner and white eyeshadow for some dimension and contrast.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • Gold jewelry, including stacks of rings and a lariat necklace, topped off her look.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
  • After some dry winters in the past, heavy snowfalls in the spring saved the Colorado’s day by topping off the snowpack.
    — Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The centerpiece of the estate is the three-bedroom main residence, where a soaring ceiling tops off the great room.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
  • Fill ¾ of glass with ice and pour Buchanan's Pineapple, coconut water, and top off with soda water.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • That battery can also serve as a power bank to top off your phone in a pinch via the USB-C port.
    — New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Add 1/3 cup of water or vegetable/chicken stock, then top off with another layer of wonton wrap.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026

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