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top of mind

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Foremost in one's thoughts; of greatest concern or priority.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: business

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: front of mind, preeminent, paramount, big, central, consequential, critical, crucial, epochful, essential, extraordinary, fateful, fatefraught, fatesome, heavy, pivotal, high on the totem pole, historic, innegligible, key, life-or-death, meaningful, necessary, noted, noticeable, observable, outstanding, pertinent, relevant, remarkable, salient, significant, unignorable, valuable, vital, weighty

Antonyms: none provided

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