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
Recent Examples on the Web
The single-floor stunner opens to a sprawling chef’s kitchen decked out with dark wood cabinets, white quartzite counters, and an array of top-of-the-line appliances from Miele, Sub-Zero, and Viking.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
Acquired from Cincinnati at last year’s trade deadline to help the playoff push, Castillo has been as advertised as a top-of-the-line starter in his first full season in Seattle, going 13-7 with a 3.08 ERA.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2023
Moving to the top-of-the-line devices, the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB model while the Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at $1,199.99 with the same storage capacity.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023
Homeowners who have a small yard or don’t plan to use a leaf vacuum often may not want to splurge for a top-of-the-line model that won’t get frequent use.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
This top-of-the-line plane comes complete with a staff that works to make a flight as comfortable as possible for its passengers.
—cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
Speed tests show that the Mate Pro 60 is capable of downloads that are faster than the top-of-the-line 5G phones currently on the market, the publication added.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2023
George Cleverly is one of a handful of heritage cobblers producing top-of-the-line footwear the same way it has been done for generations.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
Buy top-of-the-line appliances for every room in your house at a discount, including $50 off a KitchenAid stand mixer, the gold standard in mixers.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2023
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
Acquired from Cincinnati at last year’s trade deadline to help the playoff push, Castillo has been as advertised as a top-of-the-line starter in his first full season in Seattle, going 13-7 with a 3.08 ERA.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2023
Moving to the top-of-the-line devices, the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB model while the Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at $1,199.99 with the same storage capacity.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023
Homeowners who have a small yard or don’t plan to use a leaf vacuum often may not want to splurge for a top-of-the-line model that won’t get frequent use.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
This top-of-the-line plane comes complete with a staff that works to make a flight as comfortable as possible for its passengers.
—cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
Speed tests show that the Mate Pro 60 is capable of downloads that are faster than the top-of-the-line 5G phones currently on the market, the publication added.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2023
George Cleverly is one of a handful of heritage cobblers producing top-of-the-line footwear the same way it has been done for generations.
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
Buy top-of-the-line appliances for every room in your house at a discount, including $50 off a KitchenAid stand mixer, the gold standard in mixers.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
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top-of-the-line
adjective
: top-notch
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