ˈhī-(ə-)ˌrär-kē
as in ladder
a scheme of rank or order
honesty sits at the top of my hierarchy of values
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Recent Examples of hierarchy
Bezos, typically at the top of that hierarchy, usually speaks last.
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Alex Koller,tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
But the choice of the club hierarchy to remove him so quickly has been questioned by some after 10 points from 12 games, which included matches against Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But the hierarchy is foundational to the way the Senate works.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite the cruelty at the heart of his regime, Glinda refuses to rebel against Oz, because his hierarchy is all she’s ever known; the status quo has been good to her.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Alex Koller,tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
But the choice of the club hierarchy to remove him so quickly has been questioned by some after 10 points from 12 games, which included matches against Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But the hierarchy is foundational to the way the Senate works.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite the cruelty at the heart of his regime, Glinda refuses to rebel against Oz, because his hierarchy is all she’s ever known; the status quo has been good to her.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hierarchy
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The ladders look a bit precarious, and student volunteers aren’t permitted to use them.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Racing game fans know that Gran Turismo is near the very top of the ladder in the genre, with the nearly 30-year-old series largely recognised as one of the most accurate driving experiences in video games.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Friday’s games Teams are listed with FHSAA classification rankings, which were updated following region play.Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bowden’s rankings published Oct. 24, prior to contract option decisions.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bentley, now 29, embodies what Forbes looks for in the next generation of education business leaders—unique ideas, creative problem solving, and impressive scale.Katherine Love, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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So consider these awesome coffee scales, on sale now.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Hierarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarchy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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