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
Quiet, unassuming and top-notch.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The week-long, sitewide event is chock full of wow-worthy savings and top-notch discounts from beloved brands like Le Creuset, Kate Spade, Lodge, Yankee Candle, Michael Kors, Tupperware, and much more—up to 79 percent off.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The list had to feature top-notch hotels across a range of price points that could serve as ideal home bases for travelers looking to eat their way through the city.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
According to my kids, Legos are top-notch any time of year, and these cute little creations won’t disappoint.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The week-long, sitewide event is chock full of wow-worthy savings and top-notch discounts from beloved brands like Le Creuset, Kate Spade, Lodge, Yankee Candle, Michael Kors, Tupperware, and much more—up to 79 percent off.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The list had to feature top-notch hotels across a range of price points that could serve as ideal home bases for travelers looking to eat their way through the city.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
According to my kids, Legos are top-notch any time of year, and these cute little creations won’t disappoint.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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Its keyboard and trackpad are mostly as excellent as those on a MacBook Air, only smaller.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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These cabins are located amongst the splendor of the Badlands National Park; expect to wake up surrounded by nature and excellent views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Execution of Operation Epic Fury has been nothing less than superb.—
,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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With four more wins, a superb player will morph into Arizona royalty and 25 years of frustration will melt away.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peterson was simply terrific for stretches short and long Friday.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Keeper Angel Aguilar made one terrific save after another to keep his team within striking distance in what could have easily been a deficit of 5-0 or worse.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jim has a wonderful history with Cannes.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That said, there are some great hotel options, as well.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The more complex the problems become, the greater the demands on those external resources, while those resources themselves — due to the increasing specialization of the nature of the assignments — become less available, less comprehensive, and less sufficient overall.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The American military is the best in the world, but deploying that awesome power and risking those lives should be the last resort of a president, not the go-to move.—
Storer H. Rowley,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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And does that just look like awesome, human movies about 30- and 40-somethings making terrible choices in their love lives?—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The property is on the top of a plateau with a fantastic view of the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gosling is fantastic at being irritated.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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