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
Its remodeling included highly attractive cabinets, with soft close drawers and doors, and top-of-the-line Thermador appliances.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Organist George Wright pressed a popular series of records that makers of top-of-the-line Hi-Fi players used in demonstrations to show off the Hi-Fi’s versatility.
—Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Kia in Europe now competes with the top-of-the-line mass market products from the likes of Volkswagen and Stellantis’s Peugeot but has ambitions to close in on the upmarket Germans like BMW, Mercedes and Audi.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Ahead of Mobile World Congress 2025, MediaTek announced three new processors that sit beneath its top-of-the-line Dimensity 9400 and second-tier Dimensity 8400.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Organist George Wright pressed a popular series of records that makers of top-of-the-line Hi-Fi players used in demonstrations to show off the Hi-Fi’s versatility.
—Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Kia in Europe now competes with the top-of-the-line mass market products from the likes of Volkswagen and Stellantis’s Peugeot but has ambitions to close in on the upmarket Germans like BMW, Mercedes and Audi.
—Neil Winton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Ahead of Mobile World Congress 2025, MediaTek announced three new processors that sit beneath its top-of-the-line Dimensity 9400 and second-tier Dimensity 8400.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-of-the-line
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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So actually, the story can be looked at as a celebration of the fact that your disability can just be one wonderful part of you.—
Esme Mazzeo,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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And now my wonderful desk light is starting to flicker.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just look at the terrific films and stars left standing, shut out.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Kieran Culkin is the highlight of the piece, absolutely terrific in a mercurial and emotional role, and the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild winner is the clear favorite to win best supporting actor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The goaltenders were superb as Ethan Bauer had 34 saves for Belmont, while Graham Emerick turned aside 35 for Winchester.—
Danny Ventura,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Our casting isn’t awesome, our photography is flat, and our styling is missing the mark with young audiences.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Watching top performers get away with toxic behavior drives away your other awesome team members.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Vanderbilt University's sprawling 340-acre campus ranks among the most beautiful college footprints in the country, according to a new review from Condé Nast Traveler.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The moment of Matt seeing Elektra outlined in the rain with his special senses is nothing short of beautiful.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Then something else catches my eye: the fabulous plastic-bag dress from 1994, my absolute favorite piece—and one that Appiolaza will revisit for his upcoming collection.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wonder also breezes in, with a billionaire’s crash landing into a swimming pool, a fabulous debut novel about womanhood and a gorgeous cookbook that celebrates California’s bounty.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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