as in excellent
of the very best kind
gave a topflight performance that earned a standing ovation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topflight
Adjective
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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 -
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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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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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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This generates terrific tidal forces within the star that simultaneously squash it horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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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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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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That’s more than anyone could have predicted after the event pic opening to $117.6 million last weekend amid stellar audience and critical reaction.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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Originally an invite-only spot, the Notting Hill pub is worth a visit for its delicious pub bites, stellar martinis and incredible people watching.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 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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But the need to tell America’s stories has never been greater.—
Carrie Lozano,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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There’s always been this vibrant, youthful energy and purpose to Oxford that is contained within these ancient buildings which is so, so lovely.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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Luckily, as our experts explained, the rest of the country is just as lovely as these hubs.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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The combination of high-level dining, beautiful architecture, and small-town charm make Madison feel like a real hidden gem—although that’s surely not going to be the case for long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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The welcome desk is directly in front of an open kitchen, with the breakfast room to the left and a beautiful living room to the right.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Topflight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topflight. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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