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
Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
And while what that looks like can vary from person to person, certain countries are better known for their top-notch lifestyles than others.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
One advantage wounded Israeli soldiers have benefited from is the proximity to the battlefield — evacuated from Gaza by helicopter within about an hour to the operating table of a top-notch hospital in Israel.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Portugal Wine Bar & Grill in Palm Coast got nods for offering top-notch customer service and crave-worthy seafood.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
And while what that looks like can vary from person to person, certain countries are better known for their top-notch lifestyles than others.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
One advantage wounded Israeli soldiers have benefited from is the proximity to the battlefield — evacuated from Gaza by helicopter within about an hour to the operating table of a top-notch hospital in Israel.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Portugal Wine Bar & Grill in Palm Coast got nods for offering top-notch customer service and crave-worthy seafood.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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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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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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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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In addition to the two left and right clickers and the fantastic MagSpeed electromagnetic scroll wheel, the MX Master 3S includes two buttons and a horizontal scroll wheel.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Oct. 2025
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Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez have been fantastic all season long and give Seattle two stars that are capable of taking them all the way.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aspen Nature Loop – Another easy and lovely hike is Aspen Nature Loop, just across the parking lot from Kachina Trail.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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But another lovely thing this week has been the life of the mind.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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