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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 food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.
—James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Even with that bit of confusion, the promotion continues to fill out the rest of the event with top-notch fights–at least on paper.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If your feet are craving both top-notch shock absorption and support, the Gaviota 5 might be the way to go.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
The service is also top-notch, as the property comes with a 24-hour digital concierge as well as a private chef upon request.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1869, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near top-notch
Cite this Entry
“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-notch
adjective-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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