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adjective

Definition of tip-topnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind the doctor told me I was in tip-top shape

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tip-top

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noun

ˈtip-ˈtäp How to pronounce tip-top (audio)
as in top
the highest part or point this trail will take you to the fire tower at the tip-top of that hill

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Recent Examples of tip-top
Adjective
Finding a piece in tip-top condition that has never been restored is possible but highly unlikely. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 July 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
Noun
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 Taking care of your body is really important, but again, Minnesota has tip-top facilities, training, people, staff to get you there. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tip-top
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip-top
  1. excellent
  2. top
  3. terrific
  4. pinnacle
  5. superb
  6. peak
  7. great
  8. height
Adjective
  • Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.
    — Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • After a 20-minute telecast delay due to the NFL game, the pop icon began her performance perched on the top of a piano as Carpenter played the keys.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • DeFoe finished 13th in the angler-of-the-year race and finished in the top 12 in four of the circuit's seven tournaments.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of top
Adjective
  • Not enough praise can be heaped upon the excellent cast (in addition to those mentioned above, there’s the terrific Nia Otchere-Sarfo and Jordan Rice rounding out the clique).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Ternus seems terrific, but Cook as CEO was so special in so many ways.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of terrific
Noun
  • Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Nike Apex, as the name suggests, will be the new pinnacle of the Swoosh’s race day fleet.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinnacle
Adjective
  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Now, however, the boutique physical media label Fun City Editions has released a superb Blu-ray of the film, featuring both a gorgeous restoration and illuminating supplements.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of superb
Noun
  • Currently, the entire state of Utah produces only around 4 gigawatts of electricity on average (though its peak capacity in summer can reach around 10 gigawatts).
    — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, sky watchers can occasionally spot hundreds of shooting stars per hour during the Draconids’ peak.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of peak
Adjective
  • Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of great
Noun
  • Rooms Faraway Sag Harbor has 67 guest rooms and suites, including a handful of lofts with double-height ceilings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a delicate way of saying that the neighborhood, for all its density and height, is still a little underpopulated.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Tip-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip-top. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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