- a variation of topnotch.
top-notch
Britishadjective
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This could be a good time to buy the dip on a top-notch utility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 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
All while also attracting a top-notch defensive coordinator to take Lynn’s place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
There are a lot of top-notch players turning out for the A team on Friday night or not turning out at all this weekend.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
Part consultants and part teachers, computing supervisors had to be top-notch computers themselves, capable of grasping the needs of the engineer and clearly explaining the requirements to her subordinates.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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