top-notch

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch 

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch work

topnotcher

ˈtäp-ˈnä-chər 

noun

Synonyms of top-notch

• excellent
• superb
• terrific
• wonderful
• great
• awesome
• fantastic
• lovely
• fabulous
• beautiful
• stellar
• marvelous
• prime
• fine

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

This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

There, the seeming underdog DB team of Dallas pulverized LA's top-notch singles squad 21-11 in shocking dominance by Townsend over Parker in particular (8-0) to send this to the third match on Sunday. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Camera quality is also top-notch, with four rear lenses and a laser focusing module for optimal sharpness. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

The cocktail program will be crafted by one of Employees Only’s principal bartenders, ensuring top-notch tipples round after round. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top-notch

• hopscotch
• stopwatch
• wristwatch
• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch

Kids Definition

top-notch

adjective

-ˈnäch

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch performance