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
Where to stay: Luxury and LGBTQIA+ friendly hotels Miami Beach is known for its wide range of top-notch hotels.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Maybe Happy Ending is expected to be a top contender, say experts, who have praised the piece as a stand out offering of the season for its top-notch performances, charming score and experimental set design.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
When the Twin Cities were chosen as host for the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship, St. Paul and Minneapolis checked every box the organizers needed to put on a top-notch show for fans from around the world.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025
The outcome was a top-notch program developed in record time.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Maybe Happy Ending is expected to be a top contender, say experts, who have praised the piece as a stand out offering of the season for its top-notch performances, charming score and experimental set design.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
When the Twin Cities were chosen as host for the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship, St. Paul and Minneapolis checked every box the organizers needed to put on a top-notch show for fans from around the world.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025
The outcome was a top-notch program developed in record time.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Possible wildcard: Lea Salonga, Peters’ castmate in the Sondheim revue, turns in a terrific Everything’s Coming Up Roses.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 23 of 25 shots to give the Wild a chance.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Without Alvarez, the Mets leaned heavily on Luis Torrens, who played superb defense and supplied key hits (.675 OPS).—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each has a superb hit tool, with the capability of hitting for a high batting average, while scoring and driving in runs.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And Giuseppe Trevisani, wonderful guy, is my favorite excuse of all.—
Domenico Starnone,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s the potential to still reach 94 points, which might not quite have the same sheen to it as the 99 points achieved by Liverpool’s last title-winning side in 2019-20 but should still be recognised as a wonderful achievement.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s an awesome Amazon deal on a space-saving outdoor grill with a legion of fans.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The awesome battery life will easily last you through a long day of heavy scrolling and video streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pareek’s fantastic results highlight the importance of close collaboration between hardware and software teams for delivering products that are not only functional but also efficient and scalable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Frederik Andersen has been fantastic manning the goal for Carolina through the first two games, allowing only one goal in each.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This lovely, leafy city is filled with fun things to do.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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