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
The company has over the years raised more than $400 million in funding from other top-notch investors along with Sequoia, including Altimeter, Amplify Partners and Andreessen Horowitz, earning a $4.2 billion valuation in 2022.
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Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
Recruiting and retaining top-notch physicians has helped JMC to become a destination hospital, according to Rastogi.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Service at the hotel is top-notch and its selection of art is well-curated.
—Keyaira Boone, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
Its growing job market, top-notch entertainment scene, and endless list of things to do in Nashville make for a natural draw with young adults.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
Recruiting and retaining top-notch physicians has helped JMC to become a destination hospital, according to Rastogi.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Service at the hotel is top-notch and its selection of art is well-curated.
—Keyaira Boone, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
Its growing job market, top-notch entertainment scene, and endless list of things to do in Nashville make for a natural draw with young adults.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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The trees, which need partial to full sun, can be pruned into a manageable 1 to 2-foot tree and are excellent candidates for bonsai culture.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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How To Make Lipstick Last Longer In addition to picking an excellent transfer-proof formula, our experts share a few other tips to ensure longwear.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs’ best WR has been terrific in his last two games, (19 catches, 209 yards, 2 TDs).—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Look, Mahomes is terrific when his back is against the wall.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Or the glistening corset bodice with superb detailing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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All three are superb and make the love triangle feel both authentic and appealing.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Formulated with brightening niacinamide and fruit extracts rich in vitamin C, this clear, alcohol-free gel is a great pick for diminishing dark spots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone regardless of your skin type or skin tone.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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That's nearly 12 times greater than the number of birds affected statewide in all of 2023, per a USDA database.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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To be able to give back to somebody who's given so much, was awesome.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The notion of inclusivity, respect and belonging ... has been awesome for the culture, but also for the turnaround of our business from a financial perspective.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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This discovery is very encouraging for the future of the Euclid mission and demonstrates its fantastic capabilities.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump, who met briefly with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, also said the Eagles were a fantastic team.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
10 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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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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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-notch. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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