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Synonyms of top-of-the-linenext
: top-notch
especially : being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class
top-of-the-line camera equipment

Examples of top-of-the-line in a Sentence

gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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And so, for the holidays, this could mean splurging on that one top-of-the-line gift. Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025 The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation. PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers won a World Series title with a below-average bullpen but a best-in-baseball starting rotation, showing the power that a strong, top-of-the-line starting pitching staff can deliver. MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 The training takes place in top-of-the-line facilities. Madison Sawyer, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top-of-the-line

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top-of-the-line was in 1953

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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-of-the-line. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

top-of-the-line

adjective
: top-notch
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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