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 dorm landed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, and three years later, the Tudor-style building debuted as a hotel with top-of-the-line Kohler bathrooms.
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Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
The chef’s kitchen spotlights top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, granite islands and custom cabinetry.
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David Caraccio
may 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
The executive noted that the big shoe news in the quarter was the company’s launch of its top-of-the-line LightSpray Cloudmonster Hyper at its Busan factory in South Korea.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
After getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enroll in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
The chef’s kitchen spotlights top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, granite islands and custom cabinetry.
—
David Caraccio
may 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
The executive noted that the big shoe news in the quarter was the company’s launch of its top-of-the-line LightSpray Cloudmonster Hyper at its Busan factory in South Korea.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
After getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enroll in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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That’s thanks to the show’s terrific cast, of course, but the actors are given a lot to work with in the smart, snappy scripts.
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Cody Bellinger is quietly having a terrific season for the Yankees.
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There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.
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Hannes Steinbach, big, 6-10, Washington Steinbach is an elite rebounder with awesome hands and led the Big Ten in both defensive rebound rate and total rebound rate as a freshman.
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Sneakers are always calling my name (a great travel companion).
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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The on-site cafe is also surprisingly fabulous for a lunch to refuel your explorations.
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As extravagantly decorated as the guest rooms, Azure’s blue and white interiors would be a great date-night choice—a combo of watching the sun sink below the horizon, excellent cuisine and fabulous wines (try something from the owners’ South African estate, Bouchard Finlayson).
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