topper
Tree star, perhaps
A topper is something that goes on top.
A hat is a topper.
A decorative piece crowning a cake or Christmas tree is a topper.
In casual speech, a topper is something that surpasses what came before—a joke funnier than the last, a story more outrageous: Just when I thought he couldn't top that, he had another topper.
A top hat may also be called a topper.
Object adding visual appeal
- finialDecorative top element
- starLuminous astronomical object
- angelDivine winged messenger
- ornamentThing that beautifies
spire · figurine · bow · ribbon · bauble · tinsel · glitter · cap
Covering for top
panama · bowler · cloche · tam-o'-shanter · porkpie · sombrero · homburg · fascinator
Top competitor, or advocate
- winnerOne who prevails
- valedictorianTop-ranked graduating student
- leaderOne who guides others
- frontrunnerLeading candidate or competitor
number one · star · standout · ace · whiz · highflier · overachiever · medalist
Long warm outer garment
- greatcoatLong, heavy outer garment
- frock coatFitted formal outerwear
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- cloakSleeveless outer wrap
duster · parka · anorak · peacoat · jacket · wrap · mantle · ulster
Concluding highlight
- one-upperPerson who outdoes others
- trumpSuit outranking all others
- clincherFact that settles matters
- closerOne who concludes
finisher · coup de grâce · punchline · kicker
New and unusual
- comicFunny performer or publication
- memoirWritten personal recollection
- anthologyCollected literary works volume
- narrativeAccount of events
sequential · illustrated · adaptation · storytelling · panels · artwork · trade · paperback
decoration
Object adding visual appeal
ornament · spire · figurine · bow · ribbon · bauble · tinsel · glitter · cap · lid
cap
Covering for top
beanie · panama · bowler · cloche · tam-o'-shanter · porkpie · sombrero · homburg · fascinator · turban
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
- winnerOne who prevails
- valedictorianTop-ranked graduating student
- leaderOne who guides others
frontrunner · number one · star · standout · ace · whiz · highflier · overachiever · medalist · victor
overcoat
Long warm outer garment
- greatcoatLong, heavy outer garment
- frock coatFitted formal outerwear
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
cloak · duster · parka · anorak · peacoat · jacket · wrap · mantle · ulster · chesterfield
capper
Concluding highlight
closer · finisher · coup de grâce · punchline · kicker
novel
New and unusual
- comicFunny performer or publication
- memoirWritten personal recollection
- anthologyCollected literary works volume
narrative · sequential · illustrated · adaptation · storytelling · panels · artwork · trade · paperback · collected
topperbottom
Lowest point or underside
base · footer · underlayer · underside · foundation
topperbottom-dweller
Organism living on substrate
last place · also-ran · loser · flop · failure
topperbase
Supporting bottom structure
foundation · base layer · underpinning · underlayment · substrate
- cake toppersDecorative items on frosted desserts
- pizza toppingIngredient over the cheese
- topping offFinishing by adding more
- topping the chartsRanked first in popularity
- mattress topperCushion atop sleeping surface
- tree topperPeak decoration for conifers
stopped, stopping, topping, stopper, stoppage, toppings, toppers