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
In 2003, the University of Texas School of Music leveraged a $6 million dedicated endowment to select a top-notch string quartet from five international finalists.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Among the highlights is a spacious great room with living and dining areas, as well as a kitchen sporting custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and top-notch Miele and Fisher & Paykel appliances.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Take this as a sign to shop top-notch smart home devices right now—and at under $100 a pop, no less.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
This cold crypto wallet offers top-notch security for digital assets.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Among the highlights is a spacious great room with living and dining areas, as well as a kitchen sporting custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and top-notch Miele and Fisher & Paykel appliances.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Take this as a sign to shop top-notch smart home devices right now—and at under $100 a pop, no less.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
This cold crypto wallet offers top-notch security for digital assets.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Smartphone Deals An ultra-bright screen, terrific build quality, and powerful AI tools made the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL a winner in our book, and our expert gave it an excellent rating in our review.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Michael Busch did the most damage, going 4-for-4 with three homers and five RBIs, continuing his quiet development into a superb all-around first baseman.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This is a great day to schmooze with friends and members of groups and organizations.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Cargill hit an awesome Jaded from the top rope through a table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Awful critic and audience scores, yet still debuting and staying as the #1 movie on the service, above the fantastic KPop Demon Hunters.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Yellowjackets does a fantastic job of keeping audiences guessing.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Cue people lining up to declare what a lovely touch this was, the problem being that the reports turned out not to be true and were based on a misinterpretation of something the Fiorentina president said.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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