Synonyms of top-notchnext
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch work

Examples of top-notch in a Sentence

a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
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Arcis – the subject of Eric Prisbell’s cover story this week – has been on a tear over the last year, buying top-notch properties in Atlanta and Houston’s Woodlands area, and flexing recreational golf’s cultural and financial clout. Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026 The Best Apple Watch Deals The Apple Watch Series 11 adds a few worthwhile upgrades to the already top-notch wearable. Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 There’s a hot tub outside as well as a compact indoor sauna (top-notch for soothing weary muscles). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 After several months, the quality is still top-notch. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top-notch

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top-notch was in 1869

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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

top-notch

adjective
-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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