TOPPING Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of topping

chiefly British

as in excellent

of the very best kind I know a topping new pub in Southwark

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topping

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noun

as in garnish

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topping

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verb

present participle of top

as in surpassing

to be greater, better, or stronger than the next contender's javelin throw topped the reigning champion's and set a new world record

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

losing (to)

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Recent Examples of topping

Adjective

Get The Recipe This riff on the classic casserole uses a sheet pan to maximize surface area, meaning more crunchy topping and less soupy filling. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 July 2024 This Greek Yogurt Parfait comes with one of two topping options, granola or cookie crumbs. — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022

Noun

Drinks are fully customizable, from the number of caffeine shots, flavor, sweetness, milk (or alternative), topping and drizzle. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 This recipe has eight slices of bacon divided between the cake, topping, and even the frosting. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

The dip can also be mixed with tuna or chicken, used as a burger topping or stirred into egg yolks for a quick egg salad. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Notably, the record has changed hands several times in the last few years, reflecting a landscape in which big hits become entrenched in consistent streaming performance and radio airplay cycles that led to extensive, chart-topping runs. — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for topping

Recent Examples of Synonyms for topping

Adjective

His 28-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold late in the second quarter beat Delane, who had excellent position.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Noun

From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of garnish

Verb

Winter plays Hogan Young, the charming, cocky and ambitious son of the Vice President, who has every intention of following his father into politics — and ultimately surpassing him.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Stokes finished with three blocks and now has a WNBA Finals record of 14 in the four games, surpassing the old record of 12 by Brittney Griner and Sylvia Fowles.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of surpassing

Adjective

L3Harris claims its design can deliver greater range and speed than existing systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of great

Noun

Combined with soy sauce and sake, mirin makes a silky tare (seasoning base) for ramen or, when reduced until syrupy, a lip-smacking teriyaki sauce.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Pie filling comes pre-sweetened and spiced, so swapping it into a recipe that calls for plain puree will throw off the sugar, salt and seasoning.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of seasoning

Adjective

An itinerary of hikes, wine tastings, and a sunset cruise offering incredible views of the Santa Barbara coastline is a wonderful way to end the day, while a cozy house with a garden will add to everyone’s enjoyment.

— Vogue, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The improbable evening turned into a moving tribute to both Capra himself and his tale of the suicidal banker George Bailey, who comes to realize that his life has indeed been wonderful.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Verb

The deal marked the first time an Orange County residential property crossed the nine-figure threshold, easily eclipsing the previous $70 million benchmark set three years before in Irvine Cove.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Across the broader ecosystem, major Republican organizations had roughly $1 billion available, eclipsing the $579 million available for comparable Democratic groups, according to a CNBC analysis of FEC filings.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of eclipsing

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