as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
jobs in the upper echelons of the company pay quite well indeed
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Recent Examples of echelon
Those point to her middle-class background and rise to the second-highest American office, a contrast to today’s China where the top echelons are stacked with men who often hail from politically elite families.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
His work on those fan favorites helped propel acrobatic thrash to the upper echelons of the sales charts.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
Perhaps slightly cheaper options like Jack Flaherty, Sean Manea or Shane Bieber could be in their price range, but the upper echelon of the market feels unlikely.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
After a buzzy year replete with TikTok-famous handbag launches and silhouettes seen on celebs like Bella Hadid, Coach’s Black Friday deals are in the upper echelon of sales to shop now.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Simone McCarthy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
His work on those fan favorites helped propel acrobatic thrash to the upper echelons of the sales charts.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024
Perhaps slightly cheaper options like Jack Flaherty, Sean Manea or Shane Bieber could be in their price range, but the upper echelon of the market feels unlikely.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
After a buzzy year replete with TikTok-famous handbag launches and silhouettes seen on celebs like Bella Hadid, Coach’s Black Friday deals are in the upper echelon of sales to shop now.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echelon
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There are lots of different workouts offered at different levels of intensity and no weights.Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that vitamin C, in particular, is found at high levels inside many immune cells to help your body combat infection. 2.Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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The rankings exclude military academies and are limited to schools that participate in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS, which tend to attract top players.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The capital was followed by the state's second-largest city, Tucson, which cracked the top half of the ranking at No. 74.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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And 2024 also saw its fair share of dominant movies, some of which rank amongst the best performances ever on Netflix’s Top 10 list.Travis Bean, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With more women, millennials and Gen Zers set to join the ranks of the newly rich, the face of American wealth is set for its most radical makeover in decades, with huge implications for wealth management, luxury, collecting and philanthropy.Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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His work has been featured in prominent journals and media platforms, reinforcing his position as an AI and education thought leader.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aldermen later voted down the mayor’s legislation, and Kimmons quit his trustee position to continue lobbying.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Echelon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echelon. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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