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top-of-the-line

[top-uhv-thuh-lahyn] / ˈtɒp əv ðəˈlaɪn /
ADJECTIVE
first-rate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excellent exceptional high-quality marvelous outstanding superb
WEAK
A number one A-1 accomplished ace bang-up banner best best quality blue-ribbon capital champion choice choicest exemplary exquisite fine finest first-class great highest quality incomparable magnificent meritorious of the first water of the highest type peerless premium prime quality select skillful splendid sterling striking super superior superlative supreme terrific tiptop top top-drawer top-flight top-notch world-class
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad expected inferior ordinary poor regular second-rate unexceptional unnoteworthy
ADJECTIVE
high-grade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
state-of-the-art
WEAK
capital cardinal chief crackerjack dominant excellent fab first first-class greatest heavy highest hot leading main nice number one paramount primo quality select stellar superior top tough world
ADJECTIVE
primary/prime
Synonyms
WEAK
capital cardinal chief crackerjack dominant excellent fab first first-class greatest heavy highest hot leading main number one paramount primo state-of-the-art stellar top tough world-class
Antonyms
WEAK
auxiliary inferior least minor second-rate secondary subordinate worst

Example Sentences

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Inside, the main residence blends timeless comfort with elevated modern amenities, which start in the chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, dual dishwashers, an enormous pantry, and a fireplace.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Nvidia began manufacturing its industry-leading Rubin grapics processing unit less than a year after the release of then top-of-the-line Blackwell.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

And this is not some archaic cinderblock and mortar contraption: It’s a top-of-the-line, high-tech fabrication.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025

People who had evacuated their homes and temporarily moved into the hotel wanted continued access to its top-of-the-line facilities after they left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

He was more vain than a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills and blew most of his salary on top-of-the-line bodywash and Versace aftershave.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda