: 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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The stretch between Lakeview and Lincoln Park to the north and Gold Coast in the south in particular is abundant with exquisite food and top-notch hotels. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025 Aside from its serene coastal aesthetic, the quilt’s construction and quality are top-notch. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025 Plus, its tech-friendly design is top-notch. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025 While the beer is top-notch, with my personal favorite being the Blood Orange Horizon, what really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top-notch

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

top-notch

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