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  • top flight
    top flight
    noun
    the highest or most outstanding level, as in achievement or development.
  • top-flight
    top-flight
    adjective
    of superior or excellent quality; outstanding
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top flight

American  

noun

  1. the highest or most outstanding level, as in achievement or development.

    students in the top flight of their class.


top-flight British  

adjective

  1. of superior or excellent quality; outstanding

"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

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He scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, helping them win the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022, as well as the top flight in 2024-25.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

It was the first time Forest had reached a European semi final since 1984, while Forest's 5-0 win at Sunderland was their biggest away victory in the top flight since 1995.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Under Kang, Lyon improved to fourth in the top flight last season to reach the Champions League qualifying rounds.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

McKenna, 40, stepped down despite leading Ipswich back to the top flight by finishing second in the Championship last season.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

But if you really fear any trouble, Larkin will be more effective in the top flight.

From Aces Up by Clarke, Covington

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