high/top marks
noun
: praise and credit for excelling at something or for being especially good in a certain way
I'll give them high/top marks for honesty.
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Trump should be given high marks for his efforts, however.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
And unlike high-level managers at NASA, GISS’ leadership received high marks for their communications and advocacy of the center’s work, according to three researchers.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Joining Portland on the list is New York City, which took home second place and scored high marks thanks to the paths in Central Park and rides along the Hudson River Greenway.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Zoom in: Detroit received high marks this year for park access, with 84% of Detroiters living within a 10-minute walk of a park.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 May 2025
The headphones also get high marks for their impressive active noise cancellation feature, and incredible sound quality.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
In addition to cleaning well and producing nice lather, this shampoo earns high marks for the fresh rosemary scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra The Cosabella Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra received high marks across the board.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Our parent tester gave this product high marks for sturdiness, spaciousness, and extra comfy mattress pad.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
And unlike high-level managers at NASA, GISS’ leadership received high marks for their communications and advocacy of the center’s work, according to three researchers.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Joining Portland on the list is New York City, which took home second place and scored high marks thanks to the paths in Central Park and rides along the Hudson River Greenway.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Zoom in: Detroit received high marks this year for park access, with 84% of Detroiters living within a 10-minute walk of a park.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 28 May 2025
The headphones also get high marks for their impressive active noise cancellation feature, and incredible sound quality.
—Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
In addition to cleaning well and producing nice lather, this shampoo earns high marks for the fresh rosemary scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra The Cosabella Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra received high marks across the board.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Our parent tester gave this product high marks for sturdiness, spaciousness, and extra comfy mattress pad.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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