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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Museums routinely sell works from their collection, sometimes pieces that are not top-notch or that are considered redundant, as a way to raise funds for new acquisitions, and in 2000, the museum put the painting up for sale. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 First of all, top-notch work from the Penguins social team capturing that. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The vibe is friendly, the cuisine is top-notch and even the french fries rock! Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

top-notch

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