How to Use tip-top in a Sentence

tip-top

1 of 3 noun

• Pair these wings with a cold beer for a tip-top tailgate treat.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
• Keeping your home in tip-top shape can be a struggle.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
• The powertrain on this unit should be in tip-top shape as well.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
• Turns out, my metabolic health is in tip-top shape!
  — Dana Ingemann, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
• Once a week, go through all the bathrooms in your home to keep them in tip-top shape.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
• Just be sure to dry them flat or hang the brush to keep the bristles in tip-top shape.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
• There’s even castor oil and panthenol to keep your brow hairs in tip-top shape.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2023
• Moreno suggests taking this time of year to get your strands back in tip-top shape.
  — Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
• To keep your skin in tip-top shape is key, of course, hence all that facial massage.
  — Anna Murphy, Vogue, 12 June 2023
• It's been running tip-top, even after a weekend of no use at all.
  — Joe Salas october 29, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
• Oral care products Keep your teeth in tip-top shape with these oral care products on sale.
  — Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
• So put down the harsh chemicals and keep your wood floors in tip-top shape with this easy cleaning trick.
  — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
• Smart over-the-air updates will keep the system in tip-top condition.
  — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
• But keeping your kitchen tools in tip-top shape—and ready to work—is also important.
  — Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
• The elastic stays in tip-top shape and the sock conforms tightly to your foot through dozens of washes.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
• The following tenets of knife care are going to keep your new nakiri in tip-top condition.
  — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2025
• Kate Hudson is all about keeping her family in tip-top shape.
  — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
• Here are simple steps for how to clean your coffee maker and keep it in tip-top condition.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
• Instead of throwing your best tools into the machine, wash chef's knives by hand to keep them in tip-top shape.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
• Older kids may be able to manage the toys and keep them in tip-top shape versus a toddler who might be rougher with blocks.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 26 Sep. 2023
• Their presence is also a sign that your garden is in tip-top shape, with a healthy, balanced ecosystem.
  — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
• The singer shared a behind-the-scenes video detailing the steps that keep her long, natural hair in tip-top shape.
  — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
• Hardwood floors require sealing or recoating every three to five years to keep them in tip-top shape.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
• Fierman suggests using the below methods about once or twice a year as needed to keep your iron in tip-top shape.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
• Regular vacuuming and spot-cleaning will help keep it in tip-top shape.
  — Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2023
• But on a day-to-day basis, there’s one basic rule that Armstrong follows to keep her grass in tip-top shape.
  — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 20 May 2024
• Jennifer Aniston is sharing her secrets to staying in tip-top shape.
  — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
• Keeping your silver pieces in tip-top shape can be easy when using the proper materials at home.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
• This type of container will ensure that moisture and bugs stay far away and will keep your flour in tip-top shape for up to 10 months.
  — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 20 July 2023
• These past few months have been filled with clever cleaning gadgets, time-saving kitchen tools, and simple upgrades to keep your home in tip-top shape.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 12 May 2024

tip-top

2 of 3 adjective

• Here’s how to use it to get your home in tip-top shape.
  — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
• What’s been your trick — your secret — to keeping your voice in tip-top shape?
  — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
• So put down the harsh chemicals and keep your wood floors in tip-top shape with this easy cleaning trick.
  — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
• Instead of throwing your best tools into the machine, wash chef's knives by hand to keep them in tip-top shape.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
• Regular trims and conditioning treatment masks will help keep the hair in tip-top shape.
  — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
• Fierman suggests using the below methods about once or twice a year as needed to keep your iron in tip-top shape.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
• Another way to keep your mattress in tip-top shape is to rotate it every three months, which prevents uneven wear and tear.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
• Now that it has been fully restored, keep your wooden cutting board in tip-top shape by avoiding these common snafus.
  — Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
• With the right file, keeping your nails in tip-top shape at home can be as satisfying as getting a professional mani.
  — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
• Here, human caretakers will put them on a weight-gaining diet so they can be released in tip-top condition in a year.
  — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
• One thing all the experts agree on, though, is that establishing a regular deep-cleaning routine can keep the heart of your kitchen in tip-top shape.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
• By spending a bit of time keeping your home in tip-top shape each weekend, your space will be easier to maintain and more enjoyable to live in all week long.
  — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
• Finding a piece in tip-top condition that has never been restored is possible but highly unlikely.
  — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
• Sequoia feels like a fantasy-league dream team, where all the tip-top aspects from different diners are united under one banner.
  — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2024
• But the star of the show is her seemingly flawless fescue grass — and there’s one basic rule that Armstrong follows to keep that grass in tip-top shape.
  — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
• Or, grab a silicone bottle boot to keep your Freesip from tipping over or sliding off the counter, or some cleaning tablets to keep your bottle in tip-top shape.
  — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
• Stainless steel refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers all need a good clean every so often to remain in tip-top shape.
  — Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
• However, with so many items lurking in your cabinets, keeping your cabinets in tip-top shape can sometimes seem more difficult than making crème brûlée from scratch.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
• Read on for the 12 best furniture, baskets, bins, and more decluttering essentials to get your space in tip-top shape for up to 76% off.
  — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
• Keeping Hand Towels Fresh The good news is that there are plenty of ways to keep your hand towels in tip-top shape in between laundry cycles.
  — Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
• Two weeks later, Kelce was down in Miami working out with a few of his longtime trainers to get in tip-top shape ahead of preseason activities.
  — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

tip-top

3 of 3 adverb

• By most measures, then, the economy is not in tip-top shape.
  — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
• Just don’t expect tip-top build quality, and watch for sales to get the best value.
  — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
• Here are simple steps for how to clean your coffee maker and keep it in tip-top condition.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
• Doing so ensures the plant remains in tip-top shape, Hancock adds.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
• Fierman suggests using the below methods about once or twice a year as needed to keep your iron in tip-top shape.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
• Earlier suitors were sometimes flabby; the crew was not always in tip-top shape.
  — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
• Always check care labels, skip the dryer, and use mesh bags when needed to keep everything in tip-top shape.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
• Here are the best humidifier descaling tricks to keep this appliance in tip-top shape.
  — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
• However, there are certain items that need routine washing to stay in tip-top shape, and our sheets are one of the most important.
  — Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
• Review it before going for big purchases, and opt into product warranties when available to make sure your beloved new item stays in tip-top shape for a long while.
  — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
• But a return to tip-top command – often what eludes a Tommy John patient the most – and stuff will require patience.
  — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
• Choose the right car for the road Prepare for the unexpected by making sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape before the keys touch the ignition.
  — Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2020
• While parties and cookouts are certainly great, one thing that can be mildly stress-inducing is making sure your house is in tip-top shape for guests, and that begins with your front porch.
  — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
• Factor in the cost that goes into all of the supplies and resources required to maintain natural grass in tip-top shape (none of which will be needed for artificial turf).
  — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
• But whether GLP-1s will deliver meaningful weight loss for athletes already in tip-top shape is an open question.
  — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
• But Travis Hogan, the Chiefs’ director of turf management, and his team have worked with FIFA to keep the field in tip-top condition.
  — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
• He was appointed after Bayern had failed to win the title for the first time in 11 years and things hadn’t exactly been tip-top in the seasons before that, the Bavarian giants stumbling over the line.
  — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
• Known for high-action films like Justice League (2017) and Aquaman(2018), Momoa's characters require him to be in tip-top shape — a demand the actor doesn't take lightly.
  — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026