top-notch

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adjective

ˈtäp-ˈnäch How to pronounce top-notch (audio)
Synonyms of top-notch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch work
topnotcher
ˈtäp-ˈnä-chər How to pronounce top-notch (audio)
noun

topnotcher

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noun

top·​notch·​er -chə(r) How to pronounce topnotcher (audio)
plural -s
: one that is top-notch

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Adjective a top-notch violinist who had no trouble getting a position with the symphony
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At this stage, DeRozan, who turned 37 earlier this month, isn’t exactly a top-notch defender. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 For people who take both lounging and running errands seriously, these cashmere sweatpants deliver top-notch comfort. — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 There, the seeming underdog DB team of Dallas pulverized LA's top-notch singles squad 21-11 in shocking dominance by Townsend over Parker in particular (8-0) to send this to the third match on Sunday. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for top-notch

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First Known Use

Adjective

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of top-notch was in 1869

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“Top-notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-notch. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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top-notch

adjective
-ˈnäch
: of the highest quality : first-rate
a top-notch performance
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