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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
a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
Recent Examples on the Web
The production value of her concerts are top-notch.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 27 June 2024
Dyson's service and replacement parts are also top-notch.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024
Out of over 1,600 Amazon users who rated the DreamCloud, about 1,100 gave it five stars, calling out features like top-notch motion isolation.
—Jasmine Seales, SELF, 24 June 2024
Clermont is home to the President's Hall of Fame and has often been touted as one of the best places to retire in the Sunshine State, thanks to low crime rates, bicycle-friendly communities, access to Orlando's top-notch entertainment, and excellent healthcare facilities.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 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 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-notch
adjective-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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