: top-notch
especially : being or belonging to the highest or most expensive class
top-of-the-line camera equipment

Examples of top-of-the-line in a Sentence

gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
Recent Examples on the Web Outfitted with top-of-the-line Hildebrandt blades and other quality components, these baits are mass-produceded by Booyah to directly mimic the spinnerbaits that Christie and his family built for themselves for decades. Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024 Intel, flush with $8.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding, released its Gaudi 3 AI chip last month, which will compete with Nvidia’s top-of-the-line Blackwell model. Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 22 May 2024 This deal further cements Neon’s commitment to bringing top-of-the-line international cinema to U.S. theatrical audiences. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2024 Other modern updates include the installation of top-of-the-line appliances from Viking, Bosch, and Sub-Zero, as well as Dornbracht fixtures and soft-close cabinetry. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 From the moment the building was purchased, Bahati had a clear vision for a top-of-the-line dispensary to service midtown. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024 Neale has extended her horticultural offering over the past decade by infusing whimsical creations with top-of-the-line stones and ingenious settings. Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024 But no one should expect general manager Mike Grier to hand out long, expensive contracts to top-of-the-line free agents. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024 The inside of the penthouse includes a top-of-the-line kitchen with a large island, open shelving, a stainless-steel wine fridge and a breakfast bar, and leads into a separate open dining room. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of top-of-the-line was in 1953

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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-of-the-line. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

top-of-the-line

adjective
: top-notch
top-of-the-line camera equipment
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