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Synonyms

top-notch

British  
/ ˈtɒpˈnɒtʃ /

adjective

  1. informal excellent; superb

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • top-notcher noun

Example Sentences

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In real life, the show’s stars — Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi — have become Hollywood superstars, and they’ll be joined this season by top-notch guest stars including Sharon Stone, Natasha Lyonne and Marshawn Lynch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

All while also attracting a top-notch defensive coordinator to take Lynn’s place.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Frackers thus have fewer years of top-notch wells remaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Grammys night is sure to deliver top-notch performances, in-your-face fashion, a few poignant moments -- and maybe even some music history.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

She wished Paolo would come and put his arms around her, telling her as he had once that she was a top-notch, excellent person.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart