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
The 1944 film noir helped catapult Wilder's status as a top-notch director.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The Hurricanes might just pull this off — win a Stanley Cup without top-notch goaltending.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Floyd notes that Sawgrass Country Club and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are geared toward those seeking a combination of golf, tennis, and access to top-notch beach clubs.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Day two of the 2026 Railbird Music Festival brought large crowds and top-notch musicians to The Infield at Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, for a fourth year in a row.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 June 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The Hurricanes might just pull this off — win a Stanley Cup without top-notch goaltending.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Floyd notes that Sawgrass Country Club and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are geared toward those seeking a combination of golf, tennis, and access to top-notch beach clubs.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Day two of the 2026 Railbird Music Festival brought large crowds and top-notch musicians to The Infield at Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, for a fourth year in a row.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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The gallery is now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France and rossogranada, giving its global network—with locations in Paris, London, Shanghai, New York, and Brussels—access to the fantastical paintings and sculptures that cemented her place in the Surrealist canon.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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Chourio has a fantastic matchup for hitting a home run tonight.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
12 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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