as in excellent
of the very best kind
hoping to impress the new neighbors, she brought a top-shelf wine as a housewarming gift
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Recent Examples of top-shelf
The administration denies that the U.S. possesses anything other than strong fiscal footing and top-shelf creditworthiness.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
On the to-do list for Sweeney is to hire a new head coach, conduct the draft in which the B’s have the No. 7 pick, and then look to attract some top-shelf free agents on July 1 as well as re-sign his own restricted free agents Morgan Geekie and Mason Lohrei.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Once again, strictly as a piece of action-adventure television, this episode is top-shelf.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, cinephiles and design lovers who want top-shelf performance without spending a fortune will also love it.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
On the to-do list for Sweeney is to hire a new head coach, conduct the draft in which the B’s have the No. 7 pick, and then look to attract some top-shelf free agents on July 1 as well as re-sign his own restricted free agents Morgan Geekie and Mason Lohrei.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
Once again, strictly as a piece of action-adventure television, this episode is top-shelf.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Meanwhile, cinephiles and design lovers who want top-shelf performance without spending a fortune will also love it.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-shelf
Adjective
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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With no wind or other elements for the players to confront, both produced some terrific tennis for stretches.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Esquivel didn’t allow an earned run in a terrific game-one performance against Lovejoy.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The expectation after that stellar season was that the Kings were ready to make the next step nd establish themselves as the Western Conference powerhouse.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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If history is any indication, this stellar earnings season and the ensuing May rally mean investors may be in for some rocky times ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Erica’s great grandfather was one of a group of 15 that formed a wine cooperative in Sant’Antioco in 1932, the first in Sardinia.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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He’s been awesome and the rest of the guys have been awesome.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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There was an awesome sequence where Finn Balor missed the Coup de Grace, followed by a stomp on Balor by Rollins and a Helluva Kick on Rollins by Zayn.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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The lovely gorge setting makes Screw Auger a popular place to visit in the summer.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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“Top-shelf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-shelf. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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