as in excellent
of the very best kind
gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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Recent Examples of top-of-the-line
The theater offers top-of-the-line amenities that moviegoers want, including a Cinemark XD auditorium, Luxury Lounger recliners, D-BOX motion seats, and expanded food and beverage options including a bar.
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Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The nearby kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, including a Lacanche range, a Sub-Zero fridge, and two Miele dishwashers.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The move is largely seen as a way for Chinese officials to signal their displeasure with Washington’s restrictions on the export of cutting-edge technology, including Nvidia’s top-of-the-line AI chips, to China.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
This is a top-of-the-line model designed for experts and competition-level performance.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The nearby kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances, including a Lacanche range, a Sub-Zero fridge, and two Miele dishwashers.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The move is largely seen as a way for Chinese officials to signal their displeasure with Washington’s restrictions on the export of cutting-edge technology, including Nvidia’s top-of-the-line AI chips, to China.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
This is a top-of-the-line model designed for experts and competition-level performance.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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The ‘Mahabharat’ enabled by AI is a wonderful example of how tradition and technology can work hand in hand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Again and again, striking out into the unknown led to wonderful new possibilities, making my life grow larger and deeper.—
Sarah Chamberlain,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dak Prescott was terrific all day, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Given Emeka Egbuka’s terrific rookie season, Godwin could easily be the odd man out, similar to Tyler Boyd the year the Bengals drafted Ja’Marr Chase.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Relax by the wood-burning stove or in the bath that offers superb vistas of the water—all while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including sheep.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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David Beckham scored the superb halfway line goal that catapulted him into international superstardom in 1996.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
9 Oct. 2025
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It’s been awesome for our team getting a guy like that.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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There’s a beautiful string arrangement by David Davidson, who also worked on the original record, and Martin Terefe, who’s my oldest collaborator, produced, so that was awesome.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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An enemy may have invaded your beautiful, green lawn, leaving it ugly and brown.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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For those who are ready to trade in their simple drip coffee set up for something a bit more advanced, Seattle Coffee Gear is a great independent retailer for coffee-brewing appliances and accessories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Being a great place to work is about structure as well as culture, whether the business in question is listed, family-owned or private equity-backed.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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