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
The Xiaomi 15 feels lovely, with a 6.36-inch screen, a decent triple-lens camera, and top-notch internals.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
Each summer, the tournament offers top-notch golf during the day, followed by affordable concerts from major acts in the evening.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
But francophiles who dream of spending their retirement years in this beloved European country can also take advantage of a more practical benefit: its top-notch health care system.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
The Rays potentially have an elite starting rotation, a top-notch bullpen and enough defense and speed to contend in the American League East.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
Each summer, the tournament offers top-notch golf during the day, followed by affordable concerts from major acts in the evening.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
But francophiles who dream of spending their retirement years in this beloved European country can also take advantage of a more practical benefit: its top-notch health care system.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
The Rays potentially have an elite starting rotation, a top-notch bullpen and enough defense and speed to contend in the American League East.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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That's an excellent question, what the perception is Elon Musk has.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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As one of the few Black doctors in Kansas City after the Civil Rights era, Carter established a family practice that provided excellent care to local residents.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The terrific cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Rynders, Glen Rose Alexis Rynders, a 5-foot-10 Tarleton State commit, has had a terrific career, earning TABC All-Region honors in four varsity seasons.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Saturday, 10am to midnight (kitchen closes at 11) Sunday, 10am to 10pm The Raleigh Wine Shop, a staple in the City of Oaks, is well-known in particular for its superb customer service along with its expansive selection of wine.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So, if the audience doesn’t dismiss it on account of the language barrier (as in subtitles), then that would be great.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Picture quality is decent, with a high contrast ratio and low input lag that's great for gaming.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Julie Chan is struggling through a hard life, which is only made worse by the face that her twin sister, Chloe, has an awesome one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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He's gotten way better at talking on the mic during his match with CM Punk, and their matches have been awesome.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Celebrate the season by wearing bright spring colors, inviting friends, and exploring fantastic shopping options for Mother’s Day, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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And if none of these suit your fancy, here are 14 more fantastic places to travel to find peace and relaxation.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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The procedure is designed to help patients enhance rather than change their natural appearance, maintaining or restoring their loveliest features.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Molly’s such a lovely person, just a great spirit and game to do what needs to be done and have fun.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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