Synonyms of top-notchnext
: 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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Humans can famously be both top-notch accountability partners and rampant enablers. Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025 For top-notch drinks and views, Vista Ostuni’s Infinity Bar is unbeatable. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 The design looks slick (albeit recognizable), and the components – even if not big names like Brembo or Accossato – are still top-notch. New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025 The 1982 film adaptation — released five years after the musical’s Broadway debut — is a nostalgic romp elevated by its top-notch casting. Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 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 5 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

top-notch

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