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
The food on this trip has been generally top-notch but Western.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
Most of our customers know and love that our service is top-notch.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The Hollywood couple will be honored for something other than their top-notch acting talents.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Noted in the region for producing top-notch comedies, the Rose is currently offering a delightful diversion from the stress of life … in a show where human actors play animals.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025
Most of our customers know and love that our service is top-notch.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The Hollywood couple will be honored for something other than their top-notch acting talents.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Noted in the region for producing top-notch comedies, the Rose is currently offering a delightful diversion from the stress of life … in a show where human actors play animals.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Temuera Morrison plays a terrific villain as the murderous King Kahekili.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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While much of that is thanks to an explosive offense that features Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, the Ravens also have some terrific players on the defensive side of the ball, which should not come as much of a surprise given their history.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Scrupulous and enterprising reporting rarely combine with such superb storytelling.—
Book Marks
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Ghana international was superb against Arsenal and gave Lewis-Skelly a difficult evening.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Jalen Coker, a second-year receiver who’s had a wonderful camp, will play Thursday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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The outpouring from the community has been wonderful, and everyone has been willing to help, though there isn’t much anyone can do at the moment, according to Guzauskas.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This makes for an awesome matchup against Boston’s better starters (Lucas Giolito is 8-2, Brayan Bello has a 3.25 ERA) and its radiant ace (Garrett Crochet is a few scoreless frames from an AL Triple Crown hold).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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For someone that just comes up and is part of the ballclub, part of this team now, to help us win is just so awesome.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wong flew through her release and double layout to close a fantastic start to her 2025 Championship.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Hulu's fantastic 14th season lets Hank confront America's new normal without sacrificing his dedication to civility, truth, and propane.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Artist booths will line two paved roads, one of which offers lovely views of the Meadow Lake.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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