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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
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 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
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
  • Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • And there’s no such thing as an easy game, with the bottom teams capable of beating the top every week.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After the blow, Arellano appears to get on top of Hackett, who is still struggling and appears to be trying to twist off of her stomach, the video shows.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of top
Adjective
  • Spiridakos is terrific as the no-nonsense ranger who refuses to let herself be crushed by her past or present.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For 12 terrific seasons now, the New England Revolution has celebrated their partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts and the incredible impact of the Rev's Unified Team.
    — Juli McDonald, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrific
Noun
  • The pinnacle was Brees' Super Bowl MVP performance against Indianapolis in February 2010 in Miami, marked by his second-half passing numbers of 19 completions on 20 attempts for 151 yards and two TDs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For the select list of comedians who have sold out the place, filling the arena is considered a pinnacle of achievement.
    — Hillary Atkin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinnacle
Adjective
  • For a vibrant alfresco experience, COYA City's courtyard provides lighter Peruvian dishes, ceviches, and superb cocktails, perfect for summer lunches.
    — Lela London, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The robot did a superb job of cleaning the floors, walls, and surface of my 16-by-32-foot in-ground pool.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of superb
Noun
  • Yet the expectation is not to have every player at peak condition on the opening day of a league season, and very rarely do outfield players play the full 90 minutes in any conventional friendly.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • At its peak earlier this summer, the fund sat atop roughly $45 billion in assets.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of peak
Adjective
  • If cultural norms do shape footballing identities, that gap may help explain why the Spanish game has historically placed a greater premium on collective structures than some of its European neighbours.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • His greatest series let people see a character who has revealed the filthiest, most shameful parts of themselves, and imagine them as a mirror.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of great
Noun
  • Some have done so successfully, others have struggled to reach such heights.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • These include a double-height great room featuring a bespoke light fixture that evokes a marine creature and a formal dining room anchored by a custom table measuring almost 20 feet long and topped with seafoam-green glass.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
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