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
Apple, Bose, and Sony all offer outstanding noise-cancelling headphones that silence the outside world while providing top-notch audio quality, advanced transparency modes, solid battery life, and comfortable listening.
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Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Edge rusher/outside linebacker The Dolphins could definitely use a top-notch edge rusher or two as well as depth.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
For a top-notch cemetery within city limits, Green-Wood is the go-to with cherry-blossom trees that rival those of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, top-notch investors are supposed to exit companies and give money back to their limited partners.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Edge rusher/outside linebacker The Dolphins could definitely use a top-notch edge rusher or two as well as depth.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
For a top-notch cemetery within city limits, Green-Wood is the go-to with cherry-blossom trees that rival those of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, top-notch investors are supposed to exit companies and give money back to their limited partners.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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That dynamic reflected what’s become the new world order for the Chiefs, whose superb 2022 draft class was highlighted by McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The superb dry martini includes a splash of chamomile while La Violetera pays homage to Madrid’s traditional violet candies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley has terrific size for the safety position, as he is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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First, that is awesome, what a great community.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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It later was immortalized in the awesome painting by the great Norman Rockwell in the 1950s that became a gift to his friend Joyce Hall and remains part of the Hallmark Art Collection.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Boston's 32-point Game 1 win stands as the outlier so far of two otherwise fantastic playoff games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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What a fantastic comeback from hurricane devastation.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, my step-by-step guide to recreate a lovely lunch that will help your bond grow even deeper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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