Top Notch

A piece of software can insert the phrase "top-notch outing" in an article. ❋ Farhad Manjoo (2011)

I thought we had a top-notch investigative staff, and I happily dug into the documents and ran the hearings. ❋ Walter F. Mondale (2010)

Last month's reversal in some key economic indicators, the debt-ceiling debacle, the downgrade of the U.S.'s top-notch credit rating and the European debt crisis all conspired to send confidence tumbling. ❋ David Reilly (2011)

The financial crisis has depleted the supply of safe bonds: Fewer countries enjoy top-notch ratings, and the markets for asset-backed securities have more or less collapsed. ❋ Michael Heise (2011)

While demand is rising, the financial crisis has depleted the supply of safe bonds: Fewer countries enjoy top-notch ratings and the markets for asset-backed securities have more or less collapsed. ❋ Michael Heise (2011)

The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors deliver smart, adaptable performance and spectacular, seamless visuals, while Windows 7 Home Premium complements the machine's capable hardware with top-notch entertainment software. ❋ Unknown (2011)

But the cast was top-notch and in Freddie and Bel I haven't seen such unexploded chemistry since Grace Kelly nursed James Stewart's broken leg in Rear Window. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Lastpass's form fill option is also a top-notch time saver. purduepete ❋ Unknown (2009)

A classic xbox with XBMC is far, far, far and away the cheapest way to get a top-notch media center integrated into your home theater. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Major ratings companies have said the U.S. could lose its top-notch borrowing status if it can't cut some $4 trillion from current deficit projections over the next 10 years. ❋ Kelly Evans (2011)

"It's a double-edged sword, having the luxury of a lot of top-notch talent," pitcher Phil Hughes said. ❋ Mike Sielski (2011)

The HP Pavilion dv7 range, powered by the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family, provides everything you want alongside everything you need: multimedia performance and reliability, entertainment capability and top-notch connectivity. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Its top-notch security and communications network appealed to Tillman and national security advisers. ❋ Unknown (2011)

As mentioned, the cast is top-notch up and down the line, from Kurtz refusing to sugarcoat Olive down to Butler's amusingly tart and inferior-feeling illustrator. ❋ Michael Giltz (2011)

Doesn't the Fifth Republic share those top-notch, triple-A ratings with the U.S., but—a crucial difference—with the emollient 'stable outlooks' that mean the Great Arbiters at Standard & Poor's and Moody's are relaxed about it keeping them? ❋ David Cottle (2011)

"Just hang that on the [top notch]" "These [cheese fries] are top notch" ❋ Fuckstick (2003)

If a [car salesman] tells you the car is in top-notch shape, just kick him straight in the gonads. Despite [the cocktail] of [Anejo] tequilla and cocaine, I feel in top-notch form this morning! ❋ Human Freedom (2006)

They are top notch ❋ Larstait (2003)

If a [car salesman] tells you the car is in top notch shape, just kick him straight in the gonads. Despite [the cocktail] of [Anejo] tequilla and cocaine, I feel in top notch form this morning! ❋ NeverMindWho (2006)

[Stuart]: How was you're date with Lucinda-May? [Edgar]: It was [TOP NOTCH]! Stuart: Woah, that means that it was better than anything else ever? Edgar: Yes, because that's what [top notch] means. ❋ Stev White (2007)

[That chick] I [went] [home] with last night was "top notch." ❋ Spazraw (2009)

[Great] [work], this [report] is top notch. ❋ Light Joker (2006)

All the food we [had at] [Thanksgiving Dinner] was [top notch]. ❋ Miss Maverick (2010)

[That player] was top notch at her [game] [today]. ❋ Samantha1992 (2008)

[That game] was top notch. ❋ Samantha1992 (2008)