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
Presidents Day Weekend is here, which means online retailers are overflowing with top-notch travel clothes perfect for any trip.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
The vehicle features a roomy interior, ample cargo space, towing capability, top-notch driving dynamics, premium materials and fast charging.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The winners in each of those categories earned Traveler Review Awards, which recognize top-notch hospitality.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
As the industry struggles, the awards are a reminder that San Antonio brews some top-notch beer.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
The vehicle features a roomy interior, ample cargo space, towing capability, top-notch driving dynamics, premium materials and fast charging.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The winners in each of those categories earned Traveler Review Awards, which recognize top-notch hospitality.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
As the industry struggles, the awards are a reminder that San Antonio brews some top-notch beer.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Just look at the terrific films and stars left standing, shut out.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild winner is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mary Elizabeth Williams, a soprano with a strong lower extension, was mesmerizing in the title role, her superb diction giving emotional edge to a sometimes wooden text.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Viticulture here is organic, the wines themselves offer superb structure and typicity.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Parker Hall The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories can make your smartphone feel modular.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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One pole of the action is the Green Dolphin Hotel, where Hezekiah and Alec finally find a place to land, and where Hezekiah’s ability to speak Chinese, a legacy from a Chinese grandmother, endears him to the proprietor, Mr. Lao (Jason Tobin, quiet and wonderful); some Elephants are around as well.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Neither of them were the person who issued the bounty, which came from Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, husband of all-time tennis great Serena Williams and a lifelong Commanders fan, less than a week before Carrion pulled the card.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The market is ‘flooded’ with great series: independent distributors, studios, producers and even streamers are offering acquisition or pre-buy opportunities of great quality.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Cirelli and Brandon Hagel have been awesome in Tampa Bay, though not quite to the same degree as the Florida duo.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Goats, however, cannot become professors, no matter how awesome that sounds.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Blade's damage output scales with his ATK as well as his Max HP, so a set providing him with Max HP and a consistent bonus to CRIT DMG is fantastic for him.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Monster mash Monster Hunter Wilds‘ selection of critters is among the series’ best, with fantastic variety even in early, low-rank hunts.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Within its pages is a lovely story of the neverending struggle between security and new technology that provides a useful backdrop to current events: in particular, the Chinese hacking of the American telecommunications infrastructure.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The set features a lovely pattern of yellow and teal flowers with deep sage green leaves and detailing around the edge.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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