plural tip-tops
: the highest point
If I had known how to climb rocks, … I would have climbed to the very tip-top of Arethusa Falls to see what the water looked like before it dropped over the ledge.—
Ann Beattie
Ann BeattieDisembarking from the vessel, the sun is perfectly situated behind the tip-top of the Eiffel Tower.—Eric Althoff
Eric Althoff(figurative) … two people who were both—blithely, at times—at the very tip-top of Southern society.—Meredith Grahl Counts
Meredith Grahl Counts
: very good : excellent, first-rate
a car in tip-top condition
Besides training their dogs, mushers have to get their sleds in tip-top shape for race day …—Sallie Luther
Sallie LutherTip-top health that stands the test of time requires a sensible diet …—Frances Sheridan Goulart
Frances Sheridan Goulart
: very well
"Oh," was the reply, "John was doing very well. … He was out of debt and doing tip-top."—John Harrison
John HarrisonSynonyms
Noun
- acme
- apex
- apogee
- capstone
- climax
- crescendo
- crest
- crown
- culmination
- head
- height
- high noon
- high-water mark
- meridian
- ne plus ultra
- noon
- noontime
- peak
- pinnacle
- sum
- summit
- top
- zenith
Adjective
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- top
- top-notch
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of tip-top in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAmber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This powertrain promises to be in tip-top shape too, as this LFA has only covered 268 miles since leaving the factory.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Boon Building Bath Toys Set $30 $30 Get those creative juices flowing and those problem-solving skills into tip-top shape with this fun bath-time building set.
—Julie Evans, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Others took part in a benefit pool tournament to help launch PAC-SJ’s sign restoration fund, which is intended to help keep as many of the city’s beautiful old signs — neon and otherwise — in tip-top shape as much as possible.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
Once Starship is in tip-top shape, the system will be used to take humans back to the moon, with NASA investing $4 billion into Starship’s development.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
Luckily, Journeys’ site is brimming with durable and cozy styles that will keep your feet in tip-top shape even after walking 10,000 steps a day.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
To keep your leather items in tip-top shape, consider this complete leather care kit from Furniture Clinic.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024
Kate Hudson is all about keeping her family in tip-top shape.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2023
This formula relies on flaxseed and perilla seed oils to strengthen keratin, as well as skin-softening apricot seed oil to keep fingers in tip-top shape, and earned our coveted Best of Beauty Award in 2018.
—Alexis Rhiannon, Allure, 16 Mar. 2023
While your body is getting fuel with help of niacin, selenium is also helpful for keeping the body in tip-top shape.
—Jenn Sinrich, Health, 7 Mar. 2023
Proper storage in a jewelry box that keeps pieces separate and away from direct sunlight and moisture is a great way to keep jewelry in tip-top shape, but even so, tarnish happens.
—Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
Noun
The product even provides important vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that will keep you in tip-top shape.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
This powertrain promises to be in tip-top shape too, as this LFA has only covered 268 miles since leaving the factory.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Boon Building Bath Toys Set $30 $30 Get those creative juices flowing and those problem-solving skills into tip-top shape with this fun bath-time building set.
—Julie Evans, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Others took part in a benefit pool tournament to help launch PAC-SJ’s sign restoration fund, which is intended to help keep as many of the city’s beautiful old signs — neon and otherwise — in tip-top shape as much as possible.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
Once Starship is in tip-top shape, the system will be used to take humans back to the moon, with NASA investing $4 billion into Starship’s development.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
Luckily, Journeys’ site is brimming with durable and cozy styles that will keep your feet in tip-top shape even after walking 10,000 steps a day.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024
To keep your leather items in tip-top shape, consider this complete leather care kit from Furniture Clinic.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2024
Kate Hudson is all about keeping her family in tip-top shape.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
Adverb
To keep it working in tip-top form, thoroughly and quickly clean all the parts immediately after using.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2023
This formula relies on flaxseed and perilla seed oils to strengthen keratin, as well as skin-softening apricot seed oil to keep fingers in tip-top shape, and earned our coveted Best of Beauty Award in 2018.
—Alexis Rhiannon, Allure, 16 Mar. 2023
While your body is getting fuel with help of niacin, selenium is also helpful for keeping the body in tip-top shape.
—Jenn Sinrich, Health, 7 Mar. 2023
Proper storage in a jewelry box that keeps pieces separate and away from direct sunlight and moisture is a great way to keep jewelry in tip-top shape, but even so, tarnish happens.
—Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
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