top-notch

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch How to pronounce top-notch (audio)
Definition of top-notchnext
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 Created in 2023 by frontwoman Alysha Nyx, a rocking four-piece band of world-class musicians provides the backing for a top-notch concert salute to Stevie Nicks. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Last year’s halftime performer was Bad Bunny, who, in just 13 minutes, gave both a sprawling American history education and a top-notch music lesson. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 Condé Nast Traveler readers recently picked the top 10 best large cities in the United States in 2026, highlighting destinations with top-notch restaurant, bar and hotel scenes. — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The post lauded Slovenia’s incredible hiking, top-notch café and bar culture, welcoming atmosphere, and more. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top-notch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
  1. excellent
  2. superb
  3. wonderful
  4. terrific
  5. great
  6. awesome
  7. fantastic
  8. lovely
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Those hiding from family this Thanksgiving can take solace in a cornucopia of superb TV offerings.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout, there’s a lingering sadness, which is properly explored in a superb episode made up of a trifecta of flashbacks, and his dour constitution still pairs perfectly with Helen’s reassuring nature.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Server was wonderful and attentive and the manager came around to check on things.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a wonderful connection between this film and the festival.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Arrive for lunch at the Grotto in your bathing suit, and please don't sleep through the terrific breakfast buffet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Though Osborne finished 17-for-34 for 245 yards and two TDs, sacked three times, made some spectacular plays, and receiver Ryder Treadway made a number of terrific catches, the Huskies could not catch up.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin's one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Electric amplification enabled the band to perform for audiences of awesome size—fifty-five thousand people in Shea Stadium, in 1965.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Lake Superior State hockey team pulled off an awesome move for the anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald going down.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Our resulting list of The 27 Best Places to Go in 2027 is more than a roll call of fantastic destinations.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • All of those colors tend to look fantastic together in different shades and patterns.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely

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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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