: of the highest level or rank with regard to quality, reputation, or importance
Top-tier wines are the result of artisanal production techniques that demand rigorous attention to detail and, on occasion, financial sacrifice.—
Daniel Sogg
Daniel SoggIn general, the top-tier schools measure their success by the salaries that their graduates earn …—Peter Baida
Peter Baida… leave fellow Republicans open to attack on what's shaping up as a top-tier issue in the 2008 elections.—Mark Hertsgaard
Mark HertsgaardYes, this Kansas team is loaded with top-tier talent …—Joe Posnanski
Joe PosnanskiKemp's first objective, his handlers said, was to establish himself as a top-tier contender.—Lucy Howard>
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
For instance, top-tier Diamond members, who typically earn 20 points per dollar on stays, will now accumulate an impressive 30 points per dollar.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
JetBlue — The airline advanced 11% after revealing plans to add domestic first-class seats to planes that do not have the existing top-tier Mint class, beginning in 2026.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The chairs were comfy, the heaters were warm, and the snack options were top-tier without being overly expensive.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
For instance, top-tier Diamond members, who typically earn 20 points per dollar on stays, will now accumulate an impressive 30 points per dollar.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
JetBlue — The airline advanced 11% after revealing plans to add domestic first-class seats to planes that do not have the existing top-tier Mint class, beginning in 2026.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The chairs were comfy, the heaters were warm, and the snack options were top-tier without being overly expensive.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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