topflight

adjective

top·​flight ˈtäp-ˈflīt How to pronounce topflight (audio)
Synonyms of topflightnext
: of, relating to, or being the highest level of achievement, excellence, or eminence
top flight noun

Examples of topflight in a Sentence

gave a topflight performance that earned a standing ovation
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Also any child who loves soccer will love attending a topflight game in the English Premier League. Ramsay Short, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of topflight was in 1924

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“Topflight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topflight. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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