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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In the past she was often backed only by a DJ, but here she was accompanied by four top-notch jazz musicians — keyboardist Philip Cornish, guitarist/singer Emily Elbert, bassist Chelton Grey and drummer Jharis Yockley — each of whom got some extra shine during the night with fiery solos. Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 Founder Giorgia Gabriele’s elevated take on fashion archetypes, top-notch fabrications and precise execution make such an exercise child’s play. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 Her signature oval sunglasses, a luxury style purchased from New York City's Selima Optique, may not be in everyone's budget, but a similar styles from SOJOS and Freyrs offer top-notch protection for well under $100. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 Specialty dining restaurants come with an additional fee, but most foodies find the extra cost worth it for access to higher-end ingredients, more inventive menus, a change in scenery from the main dining room, and top-notch service. Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

top-notch

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