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
Trusted by top-notch exhibitors, art professionals and international collectors, the fair differentiates itself by focusing on art that reflects the spirited Nordic scene.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
It's packed with gorgeous pixel art, impressive environment design, and top-notch game design.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
January has a meteor shower, top-notch planet sightings, and a planet parade on the docket.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
The massages in the spa’s overwater treatment pavilions are top-notch—and should definitely be followed with a class at the yoga sanctuary at sunrise or sunset.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
It's packed with gorgeous pixel art, impressive environment design, and top-notch game design.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
January has a meteor shower, top-notch planet sightings, and a planet parade on the docket.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
The massages in the spa’s overwater treatment pavilions are top-notch—and should definitely be followed with a class at the yoga sanctuary at sunrise or sunset.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay will now need a terrific offseason to challenge the conference’s top teams.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Houston’s defense was terrific Saturday, with four interceptions of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and four sacks.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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These true wireless earbuds deliver truly satisfying audio with a superb sense of rhythm and a fulsome bass thanks to the use of magnetic fluid driver technology.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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And one that, after years of a revolving door at quarterback, seems to have landed on a superb one in rookie Bo Nix.Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Finance chief Amy Hood said in October that revenue growth from Microsoft’s Azure cloud will speed up in the first half of this year because of greater AI infrastructure capacity.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The multiple tote bags Elsbeth drags around are a great example of this.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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He’s been awesome this season and will be impossible to replace.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The waist still stays in place, and the bra is still awesome.Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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They are joined by a fantastic supporting ensemble made up of Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey, and Ellora Torchia.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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With such a fantastic lineup, MTS Records is ready to wrap up 2024 with a bang and usher in the new year with even more excitement!SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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The new Razer Blade 16 is looking to trim the fat from the last-gen model, going back to a thinner chassis that still offers plenty of ports and high-end specs like RTX 50-series GPU options, a lovely OLED display, and a switch to AMD CPUs (a first for the Blade 16).Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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There’s a lovely bouquet upon sniffing, followed by a fine, long spreading of flavors on the palate and good herbal qualities.John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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