top-notch

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch 

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch work

topnotcher

ˈtäp-ˈnä-chər 

noun

Synonyms

• A-OK
• A1
• awesome
• bang-up
• banner
• beautiful
• blue-chip
• blue-ribbon
• boffo
• bonny [chiefly British]
• bonnie
• boss [slang]
• brag
• brave
• bully
• bumper
• capital
• choice
• classic
• cool [slang]
• corking
• crackerjack
• cracking
• dandy
• divine
• dope [slang]
• down [slang]
• dynamite
• excellent
• fab
• fabulous
• famous
• fantabulous [slang]
• fantastic
• fine
• first-class
• first-rate
• first-string
• five-star
• four-star
• frontline
• gangbusters
• gangbuster
• gilt-edged
• gilt-edge
• gone [slang]
• grand
• great
• groovy
• heavenly
• high-class
• hot
• hype [slang]
• immense
• jim-dandy
• keen
• lovely
• marvelous
• marvellous
• mean
• neat
• nifty
• noble
• number one
• No. 1
• numero uno
• out-of-sight [slang]
• par excellence
• peachy
• peachy keen
• phat [slang]
• prime
• primo [slang]
• prize
• prizewinning
• quality
• radical [slang]
• righteous [slang]
• sensational
• slick
• splendid
• stellar
• sterling
• superb
• superior
• superlative
• supernal
• swell
• terrific
• tip-top
• top
• top-of-the-line
• top-shelf
• topflight
• topping [chiefly British]
• unsurpassed
• wizard [chiefly British]
• wonderful

Examples of top-notch in a Sentence

a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony

Recent Examples on the Web

Christened the Sonos Ace, the over-the-ear Bluetooth cans were designed to deliver top-notch audio without sacrificing style or comfort. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 May 2024

The dining and cocktail scene on the island is top-notch, so plan some nights out, too. —Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024

This hilarious gathering brings together top-notch comedians from around the nation, focusing on highlighting women and diverse comics. —Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

top-notch

adjective

-ˈnäch

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch performance