topnotch
Americanadjective
Usage
What does topnotch mean? Topnotch describes someone or something that is first-rate or the best, as in I had the best meal of my life at that topnotch restaurant!Topnotch describes someone or something as being above all others in its category in terms of a certain quality. For example, a topnotch hotel would be the fanciest, most luxurious hotel. An athlete who performs better than everyone else in their league could be called a topnotch athlete, while a car that can drive faster than its competitors could be called a topnotch vehicle.Topnotch can also be spelled top-notch.Example: If you want to go to a topnotch college, you’re going to pay a lot of money for tuition.
Etymology
Origin of topnotch
Example Sentences
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The topnotch production, directed by Jack O’Brien, is also the most charming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2023
Moore and Robby Anderson under contract, and that topnotch offensive tackles are harder to find, logic suggests they’d lean toward keeping Moton, who has started all 48 games over the past three seasons.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2021
If you’re slow, like me, and find yourself bemused by the chronology, don’t worry; your reward will be a topnotch twist toward the end.
From The New Yorker • Dec. 28, 2018
Keeping it topnotch is a crucial part of the strategy for keeping the regional economy booming.
From Washington Times • Aug. 27, 2018
In fact, the only requirement for fishing those lakes was a fast unhooking technique and a pitching arm in topnotch shape for throwing the trout back in the water.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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