: 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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In between wildlife-watching sessions, guests should also be sure to make use of the marvelous amenities found all throughout the property, with top-tier drinking and dining opportunities available from early morning into the late hours of the night.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite broader market hesitations, the ultra-luxury segment remains resilient, proving that demand for top-tier properties is still thriving—even in uncertain times.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Each business along the route will also have one golden egg, which will qualify teams for top-tier prizes.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The top-tier Defender 110 Octa is priced at $168,000.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite broader market hesitations, the ultra-luxury segment remains resilient, proving that demand for top-tier properties is still thriving—even in uncertain times.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Each business along the route will also have one golden egg, which will qualify teams for top-tier prizes.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The top-tier Defender 110 Octa is priced at $168,000.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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