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top-of-the-line
adjective
: top-notch
especially
: being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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-notch
- top-shelf
- topflight
- topping [chiefly British]
- unsurpassed
- wizard [chiefly British]
- wonderful
Examples of top-of-the-line in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Apple’s top-of-the-line tablet computer has gotten one of its smallest upgrades in recent memory, while the new 10th-gen iPad received things Pro owners have been longing for on their devices for years.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 9 Mar. 2024
The kitchen is decked out with designer fixtures, custom white cabinets, and top-of-the-line appliances.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The spacious chef’s kitchen includes two full-size islands with granite countertops, a Viking gas oven range, double ovens, top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinets and a walk-in pantry.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Beyond their top-of-the-line knives and gleaming facilities — the subject of some chatter among the Mexican coroners — the American pathologists also had an array of expensive tools available to confirm that the man had died of an overdose.
—Natalie Kitroeff Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
Elsewhere, the chef’s kitchen is equipped with custom cabinets, marble counters, and top-of-the-line appliances.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
The developers are including a Tesla Cybertruck as part of the purchase price.
Cybertruck models start at about $61,000, and the top-of-the-line Cyberbeast is priced at nearly $100,000.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024
With his top-of-the-line bed selling for $750,000 — and featured in the homes of celebrities like Drake — Hästens CEO Jan Ryde has already succeeded on a number of challenges.
—Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Essentially, the Biden administration has moved to block all exports to China of certain top-of-the-line chips, such as Nvidia's A100, and is additionally limiting access to the chip-making tools needed to make them.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near top-of-the-line
Cite this Entry
“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-of-the-line. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
top-of-the-line
adjective
: top-notch
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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