as in excellent
of the very best kind
gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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Recent Examples of top-of-the-line
This is a top-of-the-line smart thermostat at a $30 discount.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Automakers leaned into luxury and made convertibles from top-of-the-line models in higher trim levels.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Get your spring cleaning done quickly with top-of-the-line cleaners from Dyson, Shark, and Joymoop, including on the Dyson Car+Boat Handheld Cordless Vacuum.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Not even in its top-of-the-line, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink trim level, the Capstone.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Automakers leaned into luxury and made convertibles from top-of-the-line models in higher trim levels.
—Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Get your spring cleaning done quickly with top-of-the-line cleaners from Dyson, Shark, and Joymoop, including on the Dyson Car+Boat Handheld Cordless Vacuum.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Not even in its top-of-the-line, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink trim level, the Capstone.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are all terrific, world-class players.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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While Meryl Streep’s iconic Miranda Priestly got generations of praise for her comic precision and humanizing the boss from hell, Hathaway pulls off something terrific in tandem.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Count Dooku Christopher Lee with an awesome cape and a lightsaber.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Although Duchossois’ acquisition of Arlington Park in 1983 and his ownership of the luxurious track overshadowed his achievements as a breeder, his beautiful Hill ‘N Dale Farm near Barrington was a model breeding farm, as impressive as any of those in Kentucky.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kelsey Calemine, Chelsea Lazkani, and Jamie Chung look glowy and fabulous at the Glow Recipe Cushion World VIP preview event in Los Angeles on April 30.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Annual With succulent foliage and large, brightly colored blooms, portulaca or moss rose makes a fabulous selection for containers in hot, dry sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-of-the-line. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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