top-shelf

adjective

ˈtäp-ˈshelf How to pronounce top-shelf (audio)
Definition of top-shelfnext
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 For the former, the Waldorf Astoria’s Bull & Bear is a top-shelf choice. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 View gallery - 14 images Apple TV+ has clearly decided to invest in top-shelf science fiction as a defining pillar of its offering – and overall, it's put together an impressive slate. — New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025 Local music: The free Clematis by Night concert series on the Great Lawn at Centennial Square in downtown West Palm Beach will feature top-shelf blues band JP Soars & The Red Hots. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 The 37-year-old was back in his bag, ripping and blunting the cut with his signature flow and raps about getting money, maintaining, and of course, smoking the top-shelf Mary Jane. — Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for top-shelf
Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-shelf
  1. excellent
  2. terrific
  3. superb
  4. wonderful
  5. stellar
  6. great
  7. awesome
  8. lovely
Adjective
  • After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
  • It is often climbed as a three day objective and is an excellent venue for extended roped glacier travel.
    — Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • In less than 25 minutes, Jarrett provided a terrific start to what the Bears could market as a fun tear-off calendar of one-a-day Gradyisms.
    — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • There's Connie Britton...Dan [Stevens] was terrific.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • The make-your-own strawberry shortcake was wonderful and the Donny & Marie concert was superb.
    — Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • 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, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2025
  • His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • Joining Whitaker is a stellar ensemble cast, including Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, Elvis Nolasco, and Erik Palladino.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Mele has played an invaluable part in putting together stellar casts for our highest-profile current series.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of stellar
Adjective
  • So, if the audience doesn’t dismiss it on account of the language barrier (as in subtitles), then that would be great.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This is a great time for these landscaping upgrades.
    — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Lioness season two, Taylor’s awesome in the episodes.
    — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Now, Homan’s administration wants to use the awesome powers of the federal law enforcement apparatus to intimidate and silence those who disagree with their policy agenda.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of lovely

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