as in excellent
of the very best kind
a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
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Recent Examples of top-notch
In addition to ranking the nation’s favorite tourist attractions, the travel website named top-notch experiences — defined as tours and activities that enhance vacations.
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Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
There’s no spatial audio or LDAC support, but for most listeners, that’s a small trade-off for top-notch noise-killing performance.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
Location: The Poconos Mountains, Pennsylvania Great for: Families who like to choose their own adventure
While the Camelback Resort is highly popular for winter sports, its waterpark resort is top-notch for adventurous families.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
There’s no spatial audio or LDAC support, but for most listeners, that’s a small trade-off for top-notch noise-killing performance.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
Location: The Poconos Mountains, Pennsylvania Great for: Families who like to choose their own adventure
While the Camelback Resort is highly popular for winter sports, its waterpark resort is top-notch for adventurous families.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Wilson is embracing his upcoming season with the Giants and making sure his leadership tactics are top-notch.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-notch
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Lugo’s future Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was terrific again Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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Drawing upon the legacy of both the company’s founder as well as the taste and horological inclinations of Daniel Roth, these 1990s-era wristwatches are superb examples of thoughtful haute horlogerie.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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What kind of player are Bayern getting? Perhaps lost in the deal’s context and its contributing factors is Diaz being a superb player.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Their actions involved great risk, and some mothers themselves were disappeared by the military.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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The data, compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, tracks fires of 1,000 acres or more in the western United States and 500 acres or greater in the eastern states.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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This list features seven awesome movies on Netflix that aren’t super popular.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The entire cast plus a bunch of cameos were awesome.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The fresh tomatoes and basil on the pan-toasted bread was fantastic.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Playful and complex, just a lovely wine to enjoy with friends.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 July 2025
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