as in excellent
of the very best kind
a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
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Recent Examples of top-notch
First of all, top-notch work from the Penguins social team capturing that.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The vibe is friendly, the cuisine is top-notch and even the french fries rock!
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
All three celebs have traveled around the world for work and fun, typically staying at top-notch properties along the way.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The vibe is friendly, the cuisine is top-notch and even the french fries rock!
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Deep End Restaurant offers top-notch dishes, focusing mostly on the tastes of Europe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
All three celebs have traveled around the world for work and fun, typically staying at top-notch properties along the way.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Dining options include the superb Amar, as well as a large rooftop terrace with a restaurant, garden, and pool.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Montreal had a superb start to overtime, outshooting Minnesota 23-11 through the first two extra periods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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This all sounds terrific, but the devil is in the dance.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Isbel saved a couple of extra-base hits with terrific plays in center field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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This awesome little robovac-mop is literally shaving a full workday a week off her already insane I'm-a-mom schedule.—
Joe Salas
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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There was an awesome sequence where Seth hit a superplex, but Bron countered with a Falcon Arrow of his own.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Key, the brother of Broncos safety Devon Key, fought off good coverage from UDFA cornerback Brent Austin to make a fantastic back-shoulder grab down the left sideline in a later 11-on-11 period.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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This northern California park has acres of hydrothermal attractions with fantastic names like Bumpass Hell, Fart Gulch, and Devils Kitchen.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The Otesaga Resort Hotel Cooperstown, New York If a pilgrimage to the National Baseball Hall of Fame is on your family vacation bucket list, combine your visit with a stay at The Otesaga Resort Hotel for a lovely lakeside getaway.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Completing the triptych is the story of yet another student in 1972, the shy Hannes (Enzo Brumm), who hopes to study poetry but is soon taken with the lovely Gundula (Marlene Burow), who is researching the neural responses of the geranium on her windowsill.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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