topflight

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈflīt How to pronounce topflight (audio)
Definition of topflightnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind gave a topflight performance that earned a standing ovation

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Recent Examples of topflight Also any child who loves soccer will love attending a topflight game in the English Premier League. — Ramsay Short, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topflight
  1. excellent
  2. superb
  3. wonderful
  4. terrific
  5. prime
  6. great
  7. stellar
  8. lovely
Adjective
  • Rocket is known for its excellent customer service and easy-to-use website and mobile app.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Bagworm is excellent and I am thrilled Oscilloscope will be bringing this cinematic fever dream to a theater near you.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Those programs collectively play superb baseball, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to draft calls.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • La Roja did a superb job limiting the touches of world-class striker Kylian Mbappe, with the Spanish midfield being the unsung heroes of the first half.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • The resort provides a hiking guide—Nafea Abdeljalil was wonderful—and of course transport.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Izzy, a vulnerable, dry-humored lesbian, played with a hummingbird intensity by the wonderful Molly Bernard, marvels that the experience is hard to describe to anyone who hasn’t been through it, like sharing a dream.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Hargrave then had three terrific seasons in Philadelphia, where Jonathan Gannon — the Packers’ defensive coordinator — was the Eagles’ coordinator for two years.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Kuechly, Rivera and Newton teamed up on the terrific Panthers teams of the 2010s.
    — Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • As the contract renewal window builds throughout September and October, this is prime territory for networks to launch aggressive marketing campaigns alongside the launch of new iPhone models.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The four- or six-person domes have lofts, full bathrooms with walk-in showers and prime stargazing right from bed.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of prime
Adjective
  • Naturally, minds will go back to 1986, when Argentina beat England 2-1 and Diego Maradona scored arguably the greatest World Cup goal of all-time.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • And the greatest Golden Boot chase in World Cup history as greats Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Haaland and Kane rose like giants.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Molecular clouds can also be stellar nurseries, incubating new stars and planets in their depths.
    — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • In Nolan’s film—which features a stellar cast, including Holland’s wife Zendaya as the goddess Athena—Holland also stars.
    — Alessia Ferri, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of stellar
Adjective
  • The acoustics are much changed, but audiences probably will notice the improved seating and lovely lighting even more.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • That’s a lovely, melancholy sentiment Star City uses to deliver a season-best episode full of character moments that feel properly FAM.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of lovely

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“Topflight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topflight. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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