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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
Renowned for top-notch slot machines, this casino offers up to $3,000 in bonuses plus 30 free spins.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Our testers shared that this set maintained its sturdiness and top-notch condition throughout the testing with no signs of damage or loosening of the fittings on the chairs or table.
—Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
The Culver Academies, a top-notch private boarding school for grades 9-12, is in the heart of the town.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Plus, a packable, easy-to-carry tent can make a world of difference for setting up to spend a night in the woods, and at just $37, the Coleman Sundome 2-Person Camping Tent is a top-notch choice.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024
National teams in Europe, where six countries, including No. 1 Spain, join the U.S. in the top-seven, get plenty of a top-notch competition.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
If my math is correct, the 15 institutions on the 2024 list represent more than 500 total years of serving top-notch Southern barbecue to hungry diners.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Just as Lone Ranger needed Tonto, so many pop culture icons wouldn't have half their appeal without these top-notch second bananas — see why Chewbacca, Turtle, Willow, and more made the cut.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Julianne Moore, ‘Still Alice’ (2015) A never-better Moore gives a top-notch, touching portrayal of a woman dealing with early onset Alzheimer's in this drama.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 4 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 18 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-notch
adjective-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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