Synonyms of top-notchnext
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch work
topnotcher noun

Examples of top-notch in a Sentence

a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
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Their shows are top-notch and fan friendly. James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 Tatum isn’t just rebounding like a top-notch wing anymore. Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The Albert With 105 guest rooms, four restaurants, two bars, a pool, and a pool bar, The Albert welcomes guests with relaxing communal spaces and top-notch dining options. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 On stage, Cameron Winter leads an overall enthralling performance, as the group slams out songs back-to-back with little to say in between; no shenanigans, just a top-notch show. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top-notch

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top-notch was in 1869

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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

top-notch

adjective
-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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