: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch work
topnotcher noun

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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Students also intern in major media companies, and have access to the school’s three top-notch production facilities, including a post-production color correction suite, Foley/ADR audio studio and a large screening room. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025 Taking place at the Del Mar racetrack from Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, the Breeders’ Cup will feature top-notch hospitality, world-class racing and more. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025 While Grisham is known for his top-notch defense, the career .216 hitter’s 1.093 OPS ranked sixth among players with at least 50 at-bats entering Monday. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025 Accompanied by a four-person choir, the Bad Seeds members were in top-notch form—among them Warren Ellis, Cave’s longtime collaborator and right-hand man, on violin and other instruments.. David Chiu, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top-notch

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Apr. 2025.

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top-notch

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