- a variation of topnotch.
top-notch
Britishadjective
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They wanted to acquire a top-notch center, which the Lakers did by getting Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
That may well be true: This is a deeply reported story from top-notch reporters.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Benchmark analyst Yi Fu Lee shared a similar view that investors have “already awarded the top-notch valuation” that prices in Palantir’s strong momentum.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Serious collectors will be selective about what they buy, but should still be willing to pay up for top-notch works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
Tou really must be top-notch working in a place like that.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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