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Recent Examples of top-notch The facilities are top-notch for the Group of 6, including a really nice stadium that opened in 2017. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 The device’s displays are top-notch and offer a better movie-watching experience than other headsets. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 The game-day atmosphere and tailgating is top-notch. Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald, 14 Oct. 2025 Combined, these many systems make top-notch tactical gameplay. PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top-notch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
  • This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Hollywood’s move in that DEI/Woke direction birthed a bumper crop of writers, filmmakers and actors of all colors, and some terrific films and TV shows.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Thomas Incoom is a terrific special teams player, but he could be upgraded on defense.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Take to the slopes by day, and spend your evenings in town, walking the car-free Corsa Italia before thawing out in one of the superb pizzerias.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Throw in the superb tension and pitch-perfect performances, and there’s no question that India Opzoomer is a director to watch.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And so for me, baseball is a wonderful place to leave everything, all the mess that the world is in, behind, and just watch these incredibly talented people exceed and do their jobs.
    Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Scientists have long known that dogs make wonderful companions, offering emotional support and even measurable health benefits to their human owners.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Oppenheim Group's latest agent didn't get off to a great start with fellow soap alum Chrishell Stause.
    Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • At great risk, Hamida disguises herself as a khes (a thick cotton cloth) seller and enters the house to plan with Lajo an escape route.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Buzelis was awesome in preseason, for what that’s worth, and his 21-point, three-block performance in the opening night win over Detroit included several highlight-worthy clips.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • While Plymouth may be known for turkey dinners and the Pilgrims, its food scene has evolved into an awesome melting pot embracing global cuisine.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Caroline Carlson is the author of funny and fantastical books for young readers.
    Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Rojas’ play in the ninth was fantastic, but then Andy Pages one-upped him with a leaping catch on Ernie Clement’s long drive to left-center while colliding with Kiké Hernández.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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