TOP-NOTCH Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

top-notch

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch

Definition of top-notch

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 Even high-net-worth clients who can afford top-notch advisors are asking artificial intelligence chatbots like Claude for portfolio recommendations and tax advice, wealth management leaders told CNBC. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Readers nominated 30 restaurants with top-notch nachos in Charlotte and the surrounding area, then narrowed down the field to the Top 2 spots across four rounds and thousands of votes. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 Expect plenty of unpleasant fan vibes if Atlanta again fails to land a top-notch starting pitcher. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 The product on the field from this Talons team is — as the stats and standings show — top-notch. — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for top-notch

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Adjective

The neighborhood/area Just across the train tracks is Vesterbro with an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, not least in Kødbyen, the Meat Packing district.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Lee, so fine in a wide variety of roles from Past Lives to The Morning Show, is superb as a woman playing a role in life as well as piano bars.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Hakai-hen’s mecha anime series lineup was also superb, with my beloved Dancouga included (shown below).

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Spiridakos is terrific as the no-nonsense ranger who refuses to let herself be crushed by her past or present.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
For 12 terrific seasons now, the New England Revolution has celebrated their partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts and the incredible impact of the Rev's Unified Team.

— Juli McDonald, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

The restaurant has two Michelin stars; there's also a daytime bistro and a wonderful bar worth spending a few hours in.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
And like ginseng was supposed to be like this magical supplement that, like, improved health and memory and all sorts of wonderful things.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

If cultural norms do shape footballing identities, that gap may help explain why the Spanish game has historically placed a greater premium on collective structures than some of its European neighbours.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
His greatest series let people see a character who has revealed the filthiest, most shameful parts of themselves, and imagine them as a mirror.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

With Liv on the apron, Iyo pounced with an awesome running German suplex.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
If by some chance a hurricane wipes out several theaters and Brand New Day falls back to $280M — c’mon, that’s an awesome opening, and $20M ahead of No Way Home‘s start.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 31 July 2026

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