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topnotch
[ top-noch ]
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You’ll find historic cultural venues, a walkable entertainment district with plenty of topnotch live music and theatrical performances, a delectable culinary scene and a truly warm welcome.
In many of the cases, the scientific staff worked under the direction of a topnotch intelligence agent by the name of Steven Ames.
As we neared Buzzard's Bay my spirits, which had been at topnotch, began to sink.
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What does topnotch mean?
Topnotch describes someone or something that is first-rate or the best, as in I had the best meal of my life at that topnotch restaurant!
Topnotch describes someone or something as being above all others in its category in terms of a certain quality. For example, a topnotch hotel would be the fanciest, most luxurious hotel. An athlete who performs better than everyone else in their league could be called a topnotch athlete, while a car that can drive faster than its competitors could be called a topnotch vehicle.
Topnotch can also be spelled top-notch.
Example: If you want to go to a topnotch college, you’re going to pay a lot of money for tuition.
Where does topnotch come from?
The first records of the term topnotch come from around the 1820s. It combines the term top, meaning “the highest,” and the informal use of the term notch, meaning “a step or degree.” Notch in this way is often used in the phrase “a notch above” or “a notch better.” When used with this meaning, topnotch means “the highest notch above something” or “the best.”
Topnotch is often a subjective description. For example, you might think that the Avengers movies are topnotch superhero movies, while your friend might think they’re fun but not the best. Your friend might think that Batman movies are better and call them topnotch. Both of you can use topnotch to describe how good you think your favorite movies are. You each have your opinion, and that’s OK. (We think all superhero movies are topnotch.)
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What are some other forms related to topnotch?
- top-notch (alternative spelling)
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How is topnotch used in real life?
Topnotch is often used persuasively to describe a product or service to a buyer. It is also frequently used to compliment someone on their work or output.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is actually a super-hero movie you can in good conscience take a 7 year old to see. It's topnotch entertainment, fun and bouncy and visually alive. I wish more film in this genre followed this model.
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) December 27, 2018
I had the idea to take a relaxing bath this morning as I woke up. Everything is topnotch, even a scented candle to slowly wake me up from my hibernation.
Till @Danteh jumps into his shower and slams the heat and I get antarcticas ice water.
— André Dahlström (@iddqd) January 15, 2018
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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for topnotch?
A. best
B. worst
C. excellent
D. outstanding
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