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 top-of-the-line packages are fully managed by in-house pros and offer unlimited sites, dedicated resources, a dedicated IP, up to 120GB of storage, and unlimited monthly data transfers.
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PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation while the overall sound quality is exceptional with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
The executive rooms run $89 per night for 4-by-6-foot enclosures and the top-of-the-line luxury suites are $109 per night.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The home has four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, with its top-of-the-line kitchen, living room, dining area and one ensuite bedroom encompassing the first floor.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
The silicone earbud tips create a full seal in the ear, resulting in top-of-the-line noise cancellation while the overall sound quality is exceptional with advanced listening modes (ANC, Transparency, and Adaptive).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
The executive rooms run $89 per night for 4-by-6-foot enclosures and the top-of-the-line luxury suites are $109 per night.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
The home has four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, with its top-of-the-line kitchen, living room, dining area and one ensuite bedroom encompassing the first floor.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Lugo’s future Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was terrific again Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Cargill hit an awesome Jaded from the top rope through a table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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So whether your interest involves creating beautiful spaces, improving people's health, or something completely different, there's no reason not to explore its business potential.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Nicky Hilton Rothschild poses with some beautiful flowers at the Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter Summer in the Hamptons Cocktail Party in Sagaponack, N.Y. on July 17.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Dropping that grenade on the audience with so little time left to feel the impact does Jill little justice, but DeWitt does, in fairness, invest great pathos in her.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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For a more casual option, Big Wesser Riverside Pub is a fabulous stop to satiate your appetite after—or during—an adventure-centric day.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The actors are so terrific and their chemistry so palpable that the hangout scenes in their fabulous Baxter Building penthouse — with a domestic droid that’s like Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons meets Number 5 from John Badham’s Short Circuit — are some of the movie’s most appealing interludes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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