as in excellent
of the very best kind
the doctor told me I was in tip-top shape
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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
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
These formulas pair performance with a sensorial, in-shower experience—getting your strands in tip-top shape.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
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, 24 May 2025
Vultures are very clean birds, spending a lot of time bathing, preening, and sunning to keep themselves in tip-top shape!
—Bluesky Social, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Berkeley also snagged an A+ rating for its schools, A+ for nightlife, and an A+ for outdoor activities, which surely helps to keep its population in tip-top shape.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
These formulas pair performance with a sensorial, in-shower experience—getting your strands in tip-top shape.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
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, 24 May 2025
Vultures are very clean birds, spending a lot of time bathing, preening, and sunning to keep themselves in tip-top shape!
—Bluesky Social, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tip-top
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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Shortly after Chicago scored two runs to reduce the lead to 3-2 in the top of the fourth inning, Lewis raced into second base with a one-out double.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Young reached the pinnacle of success in high school at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif.—he was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020—and in college at Alabama.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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America stands as the pinnacle and leader of Western civilization.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Disneyland loves to celebrate decades and there has been none bigger than the current one that has seen unparalleled growth greater than any decade in park history — including the first that Walt Disney personally oversaw.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Noun
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High upon the peak of an old, weathered cabin perched a brown and white billy goat.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Halfway through 2025, reported cases have already surpassed 1,274 − the peak for all of 2019.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The tool did a superb job of cutting the plastic electrical conduit.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The first-floor gallery is confusing enough with its varying ceiling heights and tomb-like layout.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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The river reached its second-highest height on record, surpassing a 1987 flood level, according to the National Weather Service.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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“Tip-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tip-top. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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