How to Use top off in a Sentence

top off

phrasal verb
  • In his gold casket, Fakir lay serene in a pink suit and purple paisley tie, a pair of violet-shaded glasses topping off the look.
    Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The androgynous, disfigured Marc Bolan glam rock vibe was topped off with powdered makeup inspired by Bob Dylan.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2024
  • And of course, it's topped off with the brand's Top Gelcoat X.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 14 June 2023
  • To top off the outfit, Kim wore a nude lip and her hair in loose waves.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Ray-Ray McCloud has the speed to take the top off a defense.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
  • My shot had cut the top off his heart and shattered his lungs.
    David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Della then topped off the look with the All Nighter Setting Spray.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Collins’ look was topped off with a knit beret and light-colored flats.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The 26-year-old topped off the look with matching thigh-high stiletto boots.
    USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
  • And it's topped off with the accessory of the last few months: a big-ass bow.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Styling-wise, top off the looks with a pair of sturdy knee-high boots and a warm winter coat.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Use them to top off a batch of crowd-pleasing Rosé Sangria Floats, of course.
    Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
  • Prices so far on Monday have topped off at $915 per megawatt-hour.
    Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The look which was topped off by a baseball cap was styled by Danielle Goldberg.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Cut the top off of an apple, and hollow it out with a melon baller.
    Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Even so, Joel’s stage attire was topped off with a black zip-up jacket, a cap and a wool scarf.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
  • The actress topped off the colorful outfit with a long string of pearls.
    Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
  • Johnson is considered one of the better route runners in the league and has the speed to take the top off the defense.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024
  • The singer topped off her blunt bob — and bangs — with a top knot ringed with a colorful floral crown.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
  • The look topped off a week of must-see looks from the Honest Renovations host.
    Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Holmes topped off her outfit with a bright blue baseball cap.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 July 2024
  • Hudgens topped off the dress with a dazzling Chopard necklace set it 18-ct.
    Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
  • To warm up, add it as a top off in your post-dinner affogato.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • This really tops off a lifetime of 80 years in the business.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 June 2024
  • Ross-Williams topped off her look with silver pointed-toe pumps.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Under $25 Looking to top off your cart with a small but mighty purchase?
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
  • That’s all topped off with a bright orange bucket hat, coffee cup in hand.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 4 July 2023
  • Whip up this Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting to top off your next cake or batch of cupcakes.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
  • Cut the tops off strawberries before placing them in a bento box.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
  • At the time, the newlyweds were spotted wearing T-shirts and jeans topped off with matching black sunglasses.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024

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