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
Geiger, a George Mason recruit, confirmed that Urban can be a top-notch motivator.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Right now, the retailer is offering up to 50 percent off top-notch hiking shoes from Merrell, Keen, and Teva.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse counties in America, Miami-Dade County also has a wealth of top-notch Cuban and Latin American eateries.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
His work ethic is unmatched, his ability to identify talent is believed to be top-notch, and his people skills are strong.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Right now, the retailer is offering up to 50 percent off top-notch hiking shoes from Merrell, Keen, and Teva.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse counties in America, Miami-Dade County also has a wealth of top-notch Cuban and Latin American eateries.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
His work ethic is unmatched, his ability to identify talent is believed to be top-notch, and his people skills are strong.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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There are beautiful lake-side beaches and excellent trout fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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That was in the month of April, and in the month of September, Nick gathered together five other terrific actors.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Delane plays with terrific foot speed, loose hips and elite body control on an island.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Cutting a ribbon, celebrating this wonderful binational relationship, and the wonderful Gordie Howe Bridge that is the new crossing linking Windsor and Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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However, while this plant is wonderful for home gardens and dinner tables, not all plants will work well as its neighbor.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Roberto Duran, the Central American nation’s most famous son, is one of the greatest boxers in history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Having a product [like the serum] cover five steps in one is so awesome.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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His latest victory is some awesome YouTube content.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The smaller setups would be fantastic for take-away coffee shops, pop-up retail stores, or jewel-sized offices, while the larger options—which can be combined with other modular containers to create a truly expansive space—offer enough room to create your dream space.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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