: 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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Lower trims keep it simple, but the top-tier XSE adds some flair with faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, ambient lighting and a rear-seat center armrest.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
But according to league sources briefed on discussions from the Twins’ side, talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders, or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Films that generate acclaim at top-tier events often carry that goodwill through months of campaigning, creating a sense of inevitability that can sway Academy voters.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
The truth is, top-tier admissions today is less like applying for a job — and more like a high-speed game of chicken.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
But according to league sources briefed on discussions from the Twins’ side, talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders, or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Films that generate acclaim at top-tier events often carry that goodwill through months of campaigning, creating a sense of inevitability that can sway Academy voters.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
The truth is, top-tier admissions today is less like applying for a job — and more like a high-speed game of chicken.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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