top-class
Of highest quality
Top-class describes something of the highest quality or standard, equivalent to first-rate or excellent.
It's used especially in British English to characterize people, services, or things that rank among the best in their category: a top-class hotel, top-class athletes.
The term suggests elite status without the formality of words like premier or superior.
Higher in rank
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- peerlessHaving no equal
unmatched · unparalleled · supreme · preeminent · first-rate · pinnacle · apex · elite
Showy, abundant prosperity
- affluenceAbundance of money
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
grandeur · magnificence · elegance · five-star · deluxe · upscale · high-end · premium
superior
Higher in rank
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
peerless · unmatched · unparalleled · supreme · preeminent · first-rate · pinnacle · apex · elite · premium
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- affluenceAbundance of money
- splendorImpressive, striking beauty
- lavishnessExcessive richness or abundance
extravagance · grandeur · magnificence · elegance · five-star · deluxe · upscale · high-end · premium · exclusive
championship
Competition for top rank
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- relegationAssignment to lower status
- promotionRank increase or publicity
standings · fixture · clubs · teams · manager · season · trophy · powerhouse · dynasty · frontrunner
top-classinferior
Of lower rank
substandard · low-quality · third-rate · low-grade · bottom-tier
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