topflight

Cream of crop

Topflight means of the highest quality or rank: a topflight attorney, topflight research facilities.

The word evokes the top tier of competition or achievement.

Also spelled top-flight or top flight.

status

A-list

Top celebrity ranking

VIPNotable, for short
eliteSuperior select group
prestigiousHaving high standing

exclusive · high-profile · renowned · celebrated · acclaimed · illustrious · eminent · notable · prominent · distinguished

excellence

superior

Higher in rank

outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
exceptionalNotably above the norm
eliteSuperior select group

premier · first-rate · world-class · best-in-class · highest-quality · superlative · preeminent · exemplary · distinguished · unrivaled

peak

apex

Uppermost point or culmination

pinnacleUtmost summit or spire
zenithPoint straight overhead
acmeUltimate point of attainment

summit · top · crown · height · prime · best · ultimate · gold-standard · benchmark · paragon

Opposites

quality/excellence

topflightterrible

Extremely poor or distressing

awful · bottom-tier · worst · dreadful · lousy

Family

flying, flights, top-tier, top-grade, top-flight

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G