top ten
Americanplural noun
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the ten most popular songs, records, movies, etc., during a specific period.
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the ten best or highest ranked persons, places, or items in a group or category.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of top ten
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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On a single stock basis, the JPM report spotlights the top ten names with increased allocations in the last quarter.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The BlackRock fund has a more diverse mix, with Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Samsung, Microsoft, BP and CVS among the top ten holdings.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
It was among six out of 2025’s top ten reality shows on streaming services that featured contestants living in a house together, like in “Million Dollar Secret” and “Beast Games.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Police figures seen by the BBC show that eight of the top ten hotspots for electricity theft are in the north of England.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
“Yup, the only reason she’s not in the top ten is because she transferred, and the classes from her old school aren’t weighted the same.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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