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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But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Maxey, after a bad shooting start to the season, has been terrific of late.Tony Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Chase Freedom Flex® is a terrific option for someone looking for a card with rotating spending categories, as well as interest-free financing.Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer,Alexandria White, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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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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Bill has a great bone structure and wonderful expressive eyes, and is such a great actor.William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Imagine getting a chance to be on a mrbeast game show how wonderful that would be.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 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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Both the film and its score achieved remarkable scope and weight out of relatively thin resources — there are no strings on the score — but perhaps the greatest length Blumberg went to was traveling to Carrara, Italy, where the scenes in its famous marble quarry had already been shot.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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But nonetheless, it's been awesome interacting with fans more.Natasha Dye, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Appreciation for these awesome activities is global, from Switzerland to Japan.Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 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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Dar Tazi, Palais De Fes, Morocco One of the loveliest places to stay in Fez, Palais de Fes got its start as the city’s first modern-day restaurant, back in 1980—photos of the original owner with Ronald Reagan and Middle Eastern royals still hang on the walls.Ann Abel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Several types of tent and RV sites are available, some of which are waterfront, affording lovely views of the James River.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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