Synonyms
- 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
- tip-top
- top
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of top-notch in a Sentence
a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
Recent Examples on the Web
The winners in each of those categories earned Traveler Review Awards, which recognize top-notch hospitality.
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Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
As the industry struggles, the awards are a reminder that San Antonio brews some top-notch beer.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Norton And The Winner Is... McAfee Total Protection is a top-notch security suite, but Norton 360 Deluxe is the clear winner here.
—PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2025
Pair those drinks with top-notch bar bites by chef Andrew Carmellini.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
As the industry struggles, the awards are a reminder that San Antonio brews some top-notch beer.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Norton And The Winner Is... McAfee Total Protection is a top-notch security suite, but Norton 360 Deluxe is the clear winner here.
—PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2025
Pair those drinks with top-notch bar bites by chef Andrew Carmellini.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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