topline
Americanadjective
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so important as to be named at or near the top of a newspaper item, advertisement, or the like.
a topline actress; topline news.
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of the highest reputation, importance, etc..
a topline business firm.
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Origin of topline
Example Sentences
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The last topline observation from last night, however, has not to do with the personalities or politicians making waves, but with the institutions behind them.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
Newell Brands NWL 3.55%increase; green up pointing triangle reported lower first-quarter sales but raised its full-year sales outlook on expectations that its turnaround strategy will soon drive a return to topline growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Researchers expect topline six-month data from the pivotal cohort in early fourth quarter of 2026, followed by a planned marketing submission later that year.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2026
“NASA doesn’t have a topline problem, we just need to focus on executing and delivering world-changing outcomes,” Isaacman said on CNN.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
Smith wrote he believes the topline results are “unsurprisingly” positive but that the weakness in Viridian’s shares is overdone.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
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