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top-of-the-line
adjective
: top-notch
especially
: being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class
top-of-the-line camera equipment
Synonyms
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-notch
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of top-of-the-line in a Sentence
gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
Recent Examples on the Web
Compression socks: $18 Treat your feet to top-of-the-line running socks.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2024
The kitchen, with vaulted ceilings, is no doubt the gathering spot of the home, with massive preparation counters, two eat-in kitchen islands, and top-of-the-line appliances.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Rent a Bike Tucked away next to Belle Surf Cafe, Maui Cyclery rents top-of-the-line Cervėlo bikes, as well as mountain bikes.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
Body Sage Spa, the on-site wellness retreat, has been expertly curated to offer guests top-of-the-line treatments and highly personalized services.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near top-of-the-line
Cite this Entry
“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-of-the-line. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-of-the-line
adjective
: top-notch
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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