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
Presidents Day Weekend is here, which means online retailers are overflowing with top-notch travel clothes perfect for any trip.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
The vehicle features a roomy interior, ample cargo space, towing capability, top-notch driving dynamics, premium materials and fast charging.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The winners in each of those categories earned Traveler Review Awards, which recognize top-notch hospitality.
—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
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
The vehicle features a roomy interior, ample cargo space, towing capability, top-notch driving dynamics, premium materials and fast charging.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The winners in each of those categories earned Traveler Review Awards, which recognize top-notch hospitality.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
Adjective
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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John Magaro is terrific as Jarrett, a once-in-a-generation talent who was sleep-deprived, suffering from acute back pain and disdainful of the inferior instrument on which he was expected to perform.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Mary Elizabeth Williams, a soprano with a strong lower extension, was mesmerizing in the title role, her superb diction giving emotional edge to a sometimes wooden text.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Viticulture here is organic, the wines themselves offer superb structure and typicity.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Those extra hours—for fewer rewards—can contribute to women’s greater fatigue, health problems, and burnout.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel have been awesome in Tampa Bay, though not quite to the same degree as the Florida duo.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Goats, however, cannot become professors, no matter how awesome that sounds.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Monster mash Monster Hunter Wilds‘ selection of critters is among the series’ best, with fantastic variety even in early, low-rank hunts.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sogno Toscano has a quaint atmosphere, fantastic brunch, and the coffee is some of the best in the city.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The red switches aren't too loud but are still clicky, and there's a lovely knob for volume control.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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Aimee Lou Wood had a lovely bunch of coconuts while filming season three of The White Lotus.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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