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 1944 film noir helped catapult Wilder's status as a top-notch director.
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The Hurricanes might just pull this off — win a Stanley Cup without top-notch goaltending.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Floyd notes that Sawgrass Country Club and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are geared toward those seeking a combination of golf, tennis, and access to top-notch beach clubs.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Day two of the 2026 Railbird Music Festival brought large crowds and top-notch musicians to The Infield at Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, for a fourth year in a row.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 June 2026
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Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The Hurricanes might just pull this off — win a Stanley Cup without top-notch goaltending.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Floyd notes that Sawgrass Country Club and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are geared toward those seeking a combination of golf, tennis, and access to top-notch beach clubs.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Day two of the 2026 Railbird Music Festival brought large crowds and top-notch musicians to The Infield at Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, for a fourth year in a row.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The San Francisco 49ers, for whom Smith had a terrific rookie season, issued a statement announcing his passing on Saturday afternoon.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The meals served on board were good (including some terrific local dishes).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But in general, working with Tim is just wonderful.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The tornadoes that do form in the higher risk area could become intense — EF3 strength or greater — and might also travel long distances.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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One patriotic American who doesn't need any reminder that his country is awesome is FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Meeting and working with Mandy Moore for a couple of months was so awesome.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The gallery is now the exclusive partner of the Consejo Leonora Carrington in France and rossogranada, giving its global network—with locations in Paris, London, Shanghai, New York, and Brussels—access to the fantastical paintings and sculptures that cemented her place in the Surrealist canon.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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Chourio has a fantastic matchup for hitting a home run tonight.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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