topside
1 of 2adverb or adjective
top·side
ˈtäp-ˈsīd 
1
: to or on the top or surface
2
: in a position of authority
3
: on deck
1
topsides plural
: the top portion of the outer surface of a ship on each side above the waterline
2
: the highest level of authority
3
: the upper portion of the ionosphere
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Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024
The music icon, 42, posted a playfully edited recap of their day at sea that included clips of the beautiful scenery as well as of the pair walking along a dock, lounging topside and Beyoncé modeling her look.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
Many gardeners, Grumpy included, find the rich, brown undersides combined with the deep-green topsides to be quite attractive.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
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Adverb or adjective
The Huntington Beach Fire Department’s dive team was working with Los Angeles Port Police to conduct topside searches of the surf zone throughout the day, officials said.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024
The music icon, 42, posted a playfully edited recap of their day at sea that included clips of the beautiful scenery as well as of the pair walking along a dock, lounging topside and Beyoncé modeling her look.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
Noun
More utilitarian than luxurious, these early cats looked awkward compared to the sophisticated designs of monohull motor yachts.
2021
At the beginning of the current decade, power cats began taking cues from motor yachts, with sleeker topsides, additional curves, and a sportier presence.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
Many gardeners, Grumpy included, find the rich, brown undersides combined with the deep-green topsides to be quite attractive.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Topside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topside. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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