as in excellent
of the very best kind
hoping to impress the new neighbors, she brought a top-shelf wine as a housewarming gift
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Recent Examples of top-shelf
This is the upside swing Nets fans dream about, a big wing with top-shelf tools.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
But Michigan State tied it up on the power play with just over a minute remaining in the period, thanks to a top-shelf wrister from freshman forward Ryker Lee.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, Luke Combs teams up with bluegrass great Alison Krauss for a new collab, while duo The Band Loula, Wyatt Flores and Leah Blevins all issue top-shelf new music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
But Michigan State tied it up on the power play with just over a minute remaining in the period, thanks to a top-shelf wrister from freshman forward Ryker Lee.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, Luke Combs teams up with bluegrass great Alison Krauss for a new collab, while duo The Band Loula, Wyatt Flores and Leah Blevins all issue top-shelf new music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-shelf
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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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
Adjective
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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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Amazon’s sale section is bursting with stellar deals this weekend — and these budget-friendly picks are no exception.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nick Penicaud was stellar for the Red and Black (7-2), too, going all six innings with three hits, one walk and five strikeouts.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 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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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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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-shelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-shelf. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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