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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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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

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

Mexico may be best known for tequila and mezcal, but vintners have long been quietly producing top-notch wines, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

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