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Synonyms
- A-OK
- A1
- awesome
- bang-up
- banner
- beautiful
- blue-chip
- blue-ribbon
- boffo
- bonny [chiefly British]
- bonnie
- boss [slang]
- brag
- brave
- bully
- bumper
- capital
- choice
- classic
- cool [slang]
- corking
- crackerjack
- cracking
- dandy
- divine
- dope [slang]
- down [slang]
- dynamite
- excellent
- fab
- fabulous
- famous
- fantabulous [slang]
- fantastic
- fine
- first-class
- first-rate
- first-string
- five-star
- four-star
- frontline
- gangbusters
- gangbuster
- gilt-edged
- gilt-edge
- gone [slang]
- grand
- great
- groovy
- heavenly
- high-class
- hot
- hype [slang]
- immense
- jim-dandy
- keen
- lovely
- marvelous
- marvellous
- mean
- neat
- nifty
- noble
- number one
- No. 1
- numero uno
- out-of-sight [slang]
- par excellence
- peachy
- peachy keen
- phat [slang]
- prime
- primo [slang]
- prize
- prizewinning
- quality
- radical [slang]
- righteous [slang]
- sensational
- slick
- splendid
- stellar
- sterling
- superb
- superior
- superlative
- supernal
- swell
- terrific
- tip-top
- top
- top-of-the-line
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of top-notch in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
With the country's highest concentration of spas per capita, many hiking trails, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, and excellent healthcare facilities, residents here can benefit from top-notch care.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
Smile Hair Clinic offers top-notch services for various medical and cosmetic procedures.
—Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
No wonder the owner wanted a top-notch safety system.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Vail is also a standout on the school’s top-notch basketball team.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Equipped with a wide range of restaurants that span from beachside casual cuisine to top-notch fine dining, this storied estate offers the perfect opportunity for first-time New England visitors to sample some of the region’s most famous dishes.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But Gomez and her team have seriously put in the work, and their products' top-notch quality and universal appeal is proof.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Known as Delta Studio, the airline's in-flight entertainment options are top-notch.
—Molly McArdle, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
The nine hours of listening time, top-notch sound quality, and comfortable earpiece make these headphones a winner for numerous shoppers.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1869, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near top-notch
Cite this Entry
“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-notch
adjective-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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