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

Averaging very little time on the penalty kill will always be a knock on his case — although Nick Suzuki won last season without much time there — but Draisaitl’s defensive play in other situations is top-notch. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

This means these facilities have top-notch care across different types of specialty pediatric care. — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026

Pair the top-notch cold brew with one of the delicious flaky almond croissants made in-house. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026

Known for its intimate ships, upscale service and interiors, and smaller port destinations, Seabourn delivers a top-notch cruise product for the discerning traveler. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 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