top flight

noun

1. the highest or most outstanding level, as in achievement or development:

   students in the top flight of their class.

top-flight

adjective

1. of superior or excellent quality; outstanding

Other Words From

• topflight top-flight adjective
• topflighter top-flighter noun

Example Sentences

Its findings could influence which proposed sharing model the regulator may then impose - the Premier League's or the EFL's - if it is asked to decide how much money the top flight should redistribute to the football pyramid.

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Coote is one of the Premier League’s most-experienced officials and has been refereeing matches in the top flight since 2018.

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He is one of the Premier League’s most-experienced officials and has been refereeing matches in the top flight since 2018.

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But Sheeran became the club's main shirt sponsor in 2021 and after Ipswich earned back-to-back promotions to seal their return to the top flight, he bought a minority stake in the club this summer.

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Fenerbahce moved to second in the Turkish top flight, five points behind leaders Galatasaray, after their win.

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Related Words

• excellent
• top-level