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
For the top-notch food and beverage program, location in DTLA, and built-in nightlife option right on the roof.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Johnson’s game plans were sound and his attention to detail was top-notch.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
This year's setup is top-notch, starting with Ford's Bronco RTR revealed on Tuesday night.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Keep reading for other top-notch finds from the sale, starting as low as $20.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Johnson’s game plans were sound and his attention to detail was top-notch.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
This year's setup is top-notch, starting with Ford's Bronco RTR revealed on Tuesday night.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Keep reading for other top-notch finds from the sale, starting as low as $20.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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There is some excellent location-shooting in downtown Los Angeles during the climax, seen through the lens of a bodycam or quadcopter or drone camera.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The soft flannel top and plush faux shearling fleece underside provide excellent heat retention for serious coziness.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Among thrash metal’s Big Four, which includes Metallica, Megadeth Slayer, and Anthrax, Megadeth have always stood out for having superb instrumentalists throughout its career.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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And somehow, all that wackiness has coalesced into a superb and consistently funny TV show, which made USA TODAY's list of the 10 best TV shows of 2025.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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My pipes tech Joy was able to join us which was wonderful.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kenji Kawai will also be returning to compose the music, which is also wonderful news.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pricey for the size Lactic acid is a great ingredient to use at night, and this serum is designed to smooth while your skin is in repair mode.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2026
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While spring is the best time to visit thanks to the stunning beauty of the cherry blossom season, this is a great destination at any time of year.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The video segments and special effects always played to the lyrics, strengthening storylines with images that moved between fantastical and rooted in reality.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Ella Maisy Purvis is fantastic as the sleuth.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the center of the fun is a drug called the Beauty, which can transform the ugliest duckling into the loveliest swan but after a while develops the unfortunate side effect described above, making hotness literal.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Which is to say, very, very lovely indeed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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