top-of-the-line

adjective

ˈtäp-ə(v)-ṯẖə-ˈlīn 

: top-notch

especially : being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class

top-of-the-line camera equipment

Synonyms of top-of-the-line

• excellent
• superb
• wonderful
• terrific
• awesome
• great
• beautiful
• fabulous
• lovely
• stellar
• fantastic
• prime
• marvelous
• fine
• classic
• quality
• hot

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

Lockheed Martin on Monday unveiled a new air-defense interceptor that costs less than half as much as its current top-of-the-line munition. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

These models range from affordable hatchbacks like the Kia K4 to top-of-the-line luxury flagship models like the Genesis G90. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The company also says the last top-of-the-line Z will be the latest Chinese EV to make a run at the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record this fall. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Although Saint-Tropez may first and foremost be known as a party playground, the F&B scene at beach clubs and restaurants alike is nothing short of top-of-the-line. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top-of-the-line

• aconitine
• anopheline
• antipyrine
• bromocriptine
• chlorhexidine
• clomipramine
• creatinine
• desipramine
• guanethidine
• heterodyne
• imipramine
• meperidine

Kids Definition

top-of-the-line

adjective

: top-notch

top-of-the-line camera equipment