TOP-OF-THE-LINE Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

top-of-the-line

adjective

ˈtäp-ə(v)-ṯẖə-ˈlīn

Definition of top-of-the-line

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 Gozney Dome Gozney’s top-of-the-line oven is an excellent performer. — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 The top-of-the-line 27-inch wheel bike was a standard lightweight 10-speed model. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 That's proper flagship pricing – similar to Samsung's top-of-the-line Galaxy Z Fold models. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Comparing the architecture of a commercial business building to a top-of-the-line audio player is high praise for a project that reverently studies and shares music history. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top-of-the-line

Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line

Adjective

Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.

— Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Reclaiming the work of women selling fish, and the word that was an insult but is now a beautiful brand, is a wonderful turn of phrase and time, to us.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
But De Santis is also wonderful at the end of the day, when the sun sets and Milan slowly begins to wind down.

— Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of wonderful

Adjective

His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Now, however, the boutique physical media label Fun City Editions has released a superb Blu-ray of the film, featuring both a gorgeous restoration and illuminating supplements.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

So Kelce reported to camp in terrific shape and looking svelte and nimble despite all the hoopla, especially around the wedding.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Our present condition is deplorable on account of a terrific burden of unemployment caused by overproduction.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of terrific

Adjective

So these are the scheduling quirks that come with our awesome move to nine games that has sure looked so great here lately.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
This book is full of hilarious moments, a ridiculously awesome entropy sweeper, and friendship in somewhat odd circumstances.

— Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of awesome

Adjective

Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

Belugas are beautiful, mystical creatures; anyone proximate to them would feel their loss acutely.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Set the scene Beyond the majestic main building, which sits on one of the endless curves of the Amalfi road, there are two new villas in addition to an older one, the beautiful Romeo e Giulietta.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

The restaurant serves a lovely breakfast on the veranda overlooking Ocean Drive as well as lunch and light bites in the piano bar in the lobby.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Then Musgraves, in her first appearance at the VMAs in five years, took over for a lovely solo piano-and-voice performance of Parton’s song.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

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