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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

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And like his frequent tours with his All-Starr Band, Starr’s backing band on “Long Long Road” features a selection of top-notch players and guest artists.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 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

Now in its second season, “High Potential” sees Reyes leading a top-notch team of crime solvers as Lieutenant Selena Soto, opposite Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Meta shareholders will hope the company’s AI investment results in a top-notch model sooner rather than later.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Maisie was always top-notch when I knew her; there’s no way she got bit during a routine patrol.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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