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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The service The service here is top-notch, and the hotel offers a variety of Signature Experiences, from cooking classes to visiting a local market with the hotel’s executive chef. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026 Any human who has access to AI can write with perfection and communicate with top-notch aplomb. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Despite being a last-gen model, these headphones still offer impressive sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026 The bar car slings top-notch cocktails and wine with a side of live entertainment, while the dining car serves up dishes conceived by Michelin three-star chef Heinz Beck. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 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 26 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

top-notch

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