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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 echelons
As college graduates creep into lower income brackets, those without a bachelor’s degree slowly disappear from the upper echelons.
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Preston Cooper, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Having worked in these upper echelons of British royal society, she was subsequently convicted of murdering her husband Thomas Cressman in 2001.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Creating programs that actively invite women into the sport, from grassroots levels to the highest echelons, is crucial for building a pipeline of talent and ensuring long-term diversity.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Dubai’s rapid evolution into a global yachting hub is a testament to the city’s commitment to hospitality and luxury at the highest echelons.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 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
One of the most fascinating stories in college football in 2024 is the Indiana University Hoosiers racing from decades of oblivion to challenging the upper echelons of the sport.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
However, her journey from a 54-year-old widow with no experience running a political campaign back in 2016 to the upper echelons of political power in Delaware was far from guaranteed.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
This election was particularly divisive among the upper echelons of the business world.
—Bybrit Morse, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Preston Cooper, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Having worked in these upper echelons of British royal society, she was subsequently convicted of murdering her husband Thomas Cressman in 2001.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Creating programs that actively invite women into the sport, from grassroots levels to the highest echelons, is crucial for building a pipeline of talent and ensuring long-term diversity.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Dubai’s rapid evolution into a global yachting hub is a testament to the city’s commitment to hospitality and luxury at the highest echelons.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 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
One of the most fascinating stories in college football in 2024 is the Indiana University Hoosiers racing from decades of oblivion to challenging the upper echelons of the sport.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
However, her journey from a 54-year-old widow with no experience running a political campaign back in 2016 to the upper echelons of political power in Delaware was far from guaranteed.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
This election was particularly divisive among the upper echelons of the business world.
—Bybrit Morse, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Echelons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echelons. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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