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
In addition to talented arms such as Luis Perales and Payton Tolle, Early is in the upper echelon of starting pitching prospects in the Red Sox system.
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Even with new hotels cropping up in Chicago (seemingly by the day), the elegant Peninsula remains a fixture in the upper echelon of must-stay properties.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Her commercial echelon, again, is more akin to pure pop artists like Madonna, whose lyrical narratives—while memorable—aren’t usually packed with diaristic detail.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
While that investment factored into their ability to draw an invitation to join the Pac-12 in 2026, the conference the Rams are joining is still multiple rungs below the upper echelon of college athletics.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Even with new hotels cropping up in Chicago (seemingly by the day), the elegant Peninsula remains a fixture in the upper echelon of must-stay properties.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Her commercial echelon, again, is more akin to pure pop artists like Madonna, whose lyrical narratives—while memorable—aren’t usually packed with diaristic detail.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
While that investment factored into their ability to draw an invitation to join the Pac-12 in 2026, the conference the Rams are joining is still multiple rungs below the upper echelon of college athletics.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for echelon
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Julia Fonseca, a professor at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, cautioned against homebuyers attempting to predict the level of mortgage rates.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this week, in partnership with data firm Statista, Newsweek published its ranking of World's Best Smart Hospitals 2026.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Although there was a lot of buzz about Nelson’s arrival in the offseason because of his recruiting ranking, Maddux Madsen won the starting job going into the 2024 season.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The three former officials, whose careers collectively spanned over six decades of law enforcement experience across the ranks of the FBI, allege that the firings violated their due process rights as well as their First Amendment rights to free association and speech.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox entered the year with significant starting pitching depth at both the major and minor-league levels, but like most teams over the course of a 162-game season, have seen their ranks take several hits.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that Cook can remain in her position.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is sending shockwaves through Capitol Hill, a place that is no stranger to political violence.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The central solarium is a great place to unwind with a book and a cup of tea in the afternoons, too.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Echelon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/echelon. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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