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
• wonderful
• terrific
• 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

Moore and Jim Glancy, his co-founder, aimed to bring a professional sheen and top-notch sound to the scene with their space at 66 North 6th Street, the former home of a trailblazing club, Northsix. — Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026

On par with the bag’s top-notch durability is its insulation. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Most acknowledge that his physical tools are top-notch, but the rest is up for debate. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Wilson’s 2017 interpretation of the 2,800-year-old poem — the first major English translation published by a woman — is widely considered a faithful, top-notch rendition, particularly for readers looking for an accessible take on Homer’s work. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 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