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top-notch

ADJECTIVE
first-rate
Synonyms
WEAK
A-1 ace blue-chip choice excellent fine first-class first-string five-star highest quality in a class all by itself prime quality sound superior supreme tiptop top-level uppermost very best very good

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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

Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

Presumably this can be scaled globally in areas of the world that may have less access to hospitals and top-notch medical care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

“Leo, the Romans were top-notch engineers,” Hazel reminded him.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan