top-notch

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch 

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch work

topnotcher

ˈtäp-ˈnä-chər 

noun

topnotcher

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noun

top·​notch·​er -chə(r) 

plural -s

: one that is top-notch

Synonyms of top-notch

Adjective

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

Examples of top-notch in a Sentence

Adjective

a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Other top-notch touches include 24-hour room service, a superb staff, and a pleasant little gym that includes a sauna and a steam room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Taymor’s production catalyzes the storytelling, and the dynamic inventiveness of the mise-en-scène is on kinetic display at the Pantages, where a top-notch design team works in perfect coordination. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Constructed from heavy-gauge cast iron, each piece provides top-notch heat retention and even heat distribution for consistent cooking results—just like similar, pricier cast-iron cookware. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Both slab-style phones have proven their worth in our detailed reviews, offering outstanding performance, long-lasting batteries, and top-notch cameras. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for top-notch

• hopscotch
• stopwatch
• wristwatch
• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch

Kids Definition

top-notch

adjective

-ˈnäch

: of the highest quality : first-rate

a top-notch performance