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
Rounding out the list of top-notch North Carolina places was OMG Donuts & Bakery at No. 44.
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Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Unlike many receivers his size, McMillan is very effective against zone coverage, as his suddenness and sharp change of direction are top-notch, almost like that of a basketball player cutting and running off screens.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The quality of the Quince Premium Down Comforter was top-notch.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
The Visiting Masters weekend is a posh program that brings top wellness practitioners in different areas here to the Connecticut countryside, for top-notch retreats, exclusive sessions, and deep healing.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Unlike many receivers his size, McMillan is very effective against zone coverage, as his suddenness and sharp change of direction are top-notch, almost like that of a basketball player cutting and running off screens.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The quality of the Quince Premium Down Comforter was top-notch.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
The Visiting Masters weekend is a posh program that brings top wellness practitioners in different areas here to the Connecticut countryside, for top-notch retreats, exclusive sessions, and deep healing.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The 6-foot-5, 221-pounder not only comes with ideal size and above-average athleticism but also terrific arm talent.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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His terrific performance was a similar problem for the Pacers.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Once again, the guest cast is superb: Bill Camp, sporting a magnificent handlebar mustache, is gloriously gruff as Wall Street power broker J.P. Morgan, who joins George in his railroad scheme.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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The subterranean concert hall has superb sound and aesthetics—the work of the Italian-Danish duo GramFratesi, who drew inspiration from Epicurean philosophy, ancient Greece and the history of artistic expression through the ages—and it’s arranged with great precision and attention to detail.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Regardless of external conditions, customers continue to demand better experiences, more personalized interactions and greater value.—
Andrea Guerzoni,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Your bold decision to target Iran's nuclear facilities with the awesome and righteous might of the United States will change history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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The whole thing is sprawling, wild, fun, overwhelming, and awesome.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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End of first period: Panthers 3, Edmonton 0 Anton Lundell scored off a fantastic Carter Verhaeghe forecheck and assist with 41.7 seconds left in the first period to give the Panthers a fat 3-0 lead after the first period.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Warmest condolences to his family, friends and, so importantly, his fantastic legion of FANS!!!—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The crook of land that frames Lewes to the east, Cape Henlopen, was first spotted by European eyes in 1609 by English explorer Henry Hudson and is now a lovely state park.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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From its unique patterns, eye-catching color combinations and lovely add-ons (mirror work, beads and tassles), the textile enthusiast felt a strong connection to the craft of ralli.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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