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top-of-the-line

American  
[top-uhv-thuh-lahyn] / ˈtɒp əv ðəˈlaɪn /

adjective

  1. being the best and usually the most expensive of its kind.

    The company previewed its top-of-the-line carpeting.


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He is approached by an old Army pal, Wild Bill Grimsley, now in charge of shepherding Asian high-rollers around the top-of-the-line Bacchanal casino.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Elon Musk predicted in June that China wouldn’t match Anthropic’s top-of-the-line Fable model until the first quarter of 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Custom red marble countertops and backsplashes fill the kitchen area, which comes with a sizable island and top-of-the-line appliances.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The law, SB 623, caps how much these doctors can charge when their patient is involved in a lawsuit against a ride-share company, which are frequent targets of litigation due to their top-of-the-line insurance policies.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

“It’s top-of-the-line equipment. And it plays real games. Not just educational stuff. Care to join us, Keeley?”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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