as in excellent
of the very best kind
hoping to impress the new neighbors, she brought a top-shelf wine as a housewarming gift
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Recent Examples of top-shelf
Church has writing collaborations with several top-shelf songwriters, including Casey Beathard, Scooter Carusoe and Luke Laird, while also contributing three solo writes.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
Does that mean Miami will miss out of the top-shelf free agents of 2026?
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
For the former, the Waldorf Astoria’s Bull & Bear is a top-shelf choice.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
View gallery - 14 images Apple TV+ has clearly decided to invest in top-shelf science fiction as a defining pillar of its offering – and overall, it's put together an impressive slate.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
Does that mean Miami will miss out of the top-shelf free agents of 2026?
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
For the former, the Waldorf Astoria’s Bull & Bear is a top-shelf choice.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
View gallery - 14 images Apple TV+ has clearly decided to invest in top-shelf science fiction as a defining pillar of its offering – and overall, it's put together an impressive slate.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-shelf
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The North Face is a great comp for Yeti with excellent products, strong brand loyalty, and a solid opportunity for expansion from niche products for outdoorsy consumers to the masses.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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But Campbell, one of the hardest workers in this draft class, is a terrific athlete.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just when Kenin looked set to push the contest into a decider, Pegula saved three set points and won six consecutive games to mount a terrific fightback and clinch victory.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Down the left, Lauren James is superb in tight spaces.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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On Saturday, April 5, Saginaw’s stellar playoff run came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Highland Park (20-1-2) at Coppell High School.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Marvel has a new big-screen outing hitting movie theaters next month, and it's led by a stellar cast including Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Wyatt Russell.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Julie Chan is struggling through a hard life, which is only made worse by the face that her twin sister, Chloe, has an awesome one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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He's gotten way better at talking on the mic during his match with CM Punk, and their matches have been awesome.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Top-shelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-shelf. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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