Meaning & use

top-notch

adjective·Everyday

Of the highest possible quality or standard; excellent in every way.

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The restaurant is known for its top-notch service and fresh seafood.

She received top-notch advice from a lawyer who specializes in contracts.

A note on using this word

Top-notch is informal and works well in casual writing or speech, but formal contexts often prefer excellent or superior.

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