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
Swimming This year the U.S. swim team roster includes top-notch athletes aiming to win their first world title or claim new records.
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
And fortunately, director Larry Raben has fielded an excellent singing cast led by Ceja, who’s not only a top-notch singer and vocal interpreter, but also a subtle and endearing actress.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
In order to be with his beloved Lois (Margot Kidder), Christopher Reeve's Man of Steel has his powers removed and that's of course when General Zod (Terence Stamp) and his crew show up wanting to take over Earth and Gene Hackman's top-notch Lex Luthor reappears as a pest.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The wall, in theory, allowed for both top-notch sound and show-by-show consistency.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
And fortunately, director Larry Raben has fielded an excellent singing cast led by Ceja, who’s not only a top-notch singer and vocal interpreter, but also a subtle and endearing actress.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
In order to be with his beloved Lois (Margot Kidder), Christopher Reeve's Man of Steel has his powers removed and that's of course when General Zod (Terence Stamp) and his crew show up wanting to take over Earth and Gene Hackman's top-notch Lex Luthor reappears as a pest.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The wall, in theory, allowed for both top-notch sound and show-by-show consistency.
—John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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This generates terrific tidal forces within the star that simultaneously squash it horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Dropping that grenade on the audience with so little time left to feel the impact does Jill little justice, but DeWitt does, in fairness, invest great pathos in her.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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This list features seven awesome movies on Netflix that aren’t super popular.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The entire cast plus a bunch of cameos were awesome.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Thomson: 2026 Tour de France Thomson is at the head of the peloton for Tour de France trips, offering a variety of departures designed for cyclists to both ride and watch the world’s most fantastic cycling race.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Since launching her namesake line in 2019, Rogge has become recognized for her off-kilter takes on the slip dress and her fantastic knits, including beaded cardigans for men and women.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
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Playful and complex, just a lovely wine to enjoy with friends.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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