Synonyms of top-of-the-linenext
: top-notch
especially : being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class
top-of-the-line camera equipment

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
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Automakers leaned into luxury and made convertibles from top-of-the-line models in higher trim levels. Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 Get your spring cleaning done quickly with top-of-the-line cleaners from Dyson, Shark, and Joymoop, including on the Dyson Car+Boat Handheld Cordless Vacuum. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026 In the offshoot, after getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enroll in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 Current prices for the R1S SUV range from $77,000 for a dual-motor Standard to $122,000 for the top-of-the-line quad-motor version. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top-of-the-line

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top-of-the-line was in 1953

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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-of-the-line. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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top-of-the-line

adjective
: top-notch
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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