high/top marks
noun
: praise and credit for excelling at something or for being especially good in a certain way
I'll give them high/top marks for honesty.
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The headphones also get high marks for their impressive active noise cancellation feature, and incredible sound quality.
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Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
In addition to cleaning well and producing nice lather, this shampoo earns high marks for the fresh rosemary scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra The Cosabella Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra received high marks across the board.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Our parent tester gave this product high marks for sturdiness, spaciousness, and extra comfy mattress pad.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
Heal the Bay releases a look at what beaches earned high marks, and which struggle with water quality.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
As for food, Izard gave top marks to Lee Anne Wong’s chicken and white truffle dumpling with Point Reyes Quinta cheese—a delicate but rich bite served during Saturday evening’s event.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Business aside, the festival is getting high marks from the critics, with the competition line-up already throwing up multiple Palme d’Or contenders.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Dillane is already getting some high marks for his authentic portrayal of a homeless drifter and addict from those who have seen it in rough cuts.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
In addition to cleaning well and producing nice lather, this shampoo earns high marks for the fresh rosemary scent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra The Cosabella Never Say Never Plungie Strapless Bra received high marks across the board.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Our parent tester gave this product high marks for sturdiness, spaciousness, and extra comfy mattress pad.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
Heal the Bay releases a look at what beaches earned high marks, and which struggle with water quality.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
As for food, Izard gave top marks to Lee Anne Wong’s chicken and white truffle dumpling with Point Reyes Quinta cheese—a delicate but rich bite served during Saturday evening’s event.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Business aside, the festival is getting high marks from the critics, with the competition line-up already throwing up multiple Palme d’Or contenders.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Dillane is already getting some high marks for his authentic portrayal of a homeless drifter and addict from those who have seen it in rough cuts.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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“High/top marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%2Ftop%20marks. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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