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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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The U.S. still allows Chinese AI companies to access top-of-the-line Nvidia chips in facilities outside China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 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

Meta also sells two Oakley-branded pairs that start at $399, while its top-of-the-line Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are priced at around $800.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Microsoft says its new top-of-the-line laptop will cost $600 more than the prior generation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 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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