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
• terrific
• wonderful
• 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

Even high-net-worth clients who can afford top-notch advisors are asking artificial intelligence chatbots like Claude for portfolio recommendations and tax advice, wealth management leaders told CNBC. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 30 July 2026

San Diego California’s oldest city has attracted people with its top-notch beaches, Mediterranean climate, education options, and fantastic dining scene for decades. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026

Readers nominated 30 restaurants with top-notch nachos in Charlotte and the surrounding area, then narrowed down the field to the Top 2 spots across four rounds and thousands of votes. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

Expect plenty of unpleasant fan vibes if Atlanta again fails to land a top-notch starting pitcher. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 July 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