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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
a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
Recent Examples on the Web
These beautiful coastal destinations offer top-notch beach living on a budget.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
The writing and acting in the film are both top-notch, making for a magical movie-watching experience.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
While the residence comes with top-notch amenities, such as a heated driveway, Andersen said observing wildlife has been one of the most special parts of living there.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 29 May 2024
This year’s Lancers still have plenty of power (38 homers), but are headlined by top-notch pitching in Munnerlyn and Keighran, who combined have a 0.84 ERA.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 25 May 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 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-notch
adjective-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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