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.

Examples of high/top marks in a Sentence

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Dillane is already getting some high marks for his authentic portrayal of a homeless drifter and addict from those who have seen it in rough cuts. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025

There are a lot of frozen chicken entrees out there, so the fact that ALDI’s chicken nuggets took top marks in the Frozen Entree category really says something about the product’s quality. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 May 2025

The city-state scored high marks in economic prosperity, government transparency, and quality education. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025

These two neutral nations have often dominated the rankings with consistent top marks for perception, dual citizenship and freedom while also ranking very highly for visa-free travel and taxation. —Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

Their hybrid mattress also receives high marks from customer reviews for its medium firm, contouring, and temperature-regulating abilities. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025

Delta Air Lines ranked second for its business/first class product, and took top marks for its premium economy service. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 May 2025

What the ‘Idol’ judges said about Josh King After King’s performance, which received high marks from the judges and the crowd, he was tasked with guessing which judge chose the song for him. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025

The Oscars made the announcement on Monday, March 17: Comedian Conan O’Brien, who had earned top marks for hosting the 2025 Oscars, would be returning as host of the 2026 Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 May 2025