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top-notch

British  
/ ˈtɒpˈnɒtʃ /

adjective

  1. informal excellent; superb

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • top-notcher noun

Example Sentences

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On stage, Cameron Winter leads an overall enthralling performance, as the group slams out songs back-to-back with little to say in between; no shenanigans, just a top-notch show.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In real life, the show’s stars — Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi — have become Hollywood superstars, and they’ll be joined this season by top-notch guest stars including Sharon Stone, Natasha Lyonne and Marshawn Lynch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Grammys night is sure to deliver top-notch performances, in-your-face fashion, a few poignant moments -- and maybe even some music history.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Presumably this can be scaled globally in areas of the world that may have less access to hospitals and top-notch medical care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

While code breaking was Elizebeth’s forte, she was also a top-notch code builder.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield