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 person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 Summer brings the same top-notch service but for mountain biking and hikes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Starting at $1,400 per person as of press time, each comes with a premium seat as well as top-notch cuisine, live entertainment, decor, commemorative gifts, and more, all with white-glove service. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 To date, Apple has focused almost entirely on AI capabilities on the end device, an approach the company says gives its users and their data top-notch security and privacy. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 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 29 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

top-notch

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