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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Kansas City rattled off six straight regular-season and playoff wins—including two on the road against top-notch AFC talents, the Bills and the Baltimore Ravens—en route to becoming the first team in nearly 20 years to win back-to-back Super Bowls.
—Sean Gregory / Dallas, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Horton is a public school teacher in Chicago and the founder of Black Baseball Media, an organization that gives players from predominantly underserved communities access to top-notch facilities and exposure to college scouts.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024
The cumulative effect leads to the possibility that the next generational talent could one day not only choose to play with the pros early, but also receive top-notch treatment and development opportunities on the other side.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
In and amongst other top-notch sporting talents: the inimitable Serena Williams, who took time out to share some wit and wisdom with Vogue in her hotel room, starting with her number-one piece of advice for the next generation of sportswomen.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
Participants will get acquainted with the measuring tools that JLC’s craftspeople use every day and learn about the rigorous testing that guarantees the top-notch performance of every watch, for instance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024
Full credit, though, to the hair and makeup, both top-notch throughout.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
So, while the Panthers need another top-notch wide receiver, the depth of the draft class implies that cornerback should be a more urgent fix.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
With the country's highest concentration of spas per capita, many hiking trails, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and excellent healthcare facilities, residents here can benefit from top-notch care.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1869, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near top-notch
Cite this Entry
“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-notch
adjective-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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