as in excellent
of the very best kind
gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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Recent Examples of top-of-the-line
These DiamondClean toothbrushes come in a two-pack (one black, one rose gold) and are top-of-the-line in dental hygiene.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation.
—PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers won a World Series title with a below-average bullpen but a best-in-baseball starting rotation, showing the power that a strong, top-of-the-line starting pitching staff can deliver.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The training takes place in top-of-the-line facilities.
—Madison Sawyer, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
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The guest capacity of 3,246 feels delightfully low considering the mind-blowing variety of venues, including nine superb specialty restaurants (love a good steakhouse at sea) and seven that are winners even without an upcharge.—
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The Sofia, by Vagabond Haven, is a superb example of clever space-saving design.—
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This has been a wonderful season.—
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
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His son is in the beginning, messy, beautiful process of becoming.—
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There’s also a lot going on in the personal lives of the folks at 51, the biggest being Boden’s wedding, which — despite a glitch with Herrmann’s offer to hold the event at his church — winds up being a beautiful affair.—
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Available as a diffuser set and just as a refill, this scent will transport you to the fabulous atmosphere of a Gaylord Hotel.—
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That’s because the New Orleans saint behind that book, Nancy Lemann, possesses a singularly fabulous voice.—
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“Top-of-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-of-the-line. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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