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
Steinbeck creates a microcosm of American society, where disability, gender, race and class are all represented and shaped by an economic hierarchy.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
But as a rookie, Wilson doesn’t plan to abide by that hierarchy.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Under the terms of this new agreement, however, Como will have Paz for at least one more season — a key objective for both head coach Cesc Fabregas and the club’s hierarchy.
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Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
But as a rookie, Wilson doesn’t plan to abide by that hierarchy.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Under the terms of this new agreement, however, Como will have Paz for at least one more season — a key objective for both head coach Cesc Fabregas and the club’s hierarchy.
—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hierarchy
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Up another ladder, the bells are located in the belfry tower.
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In addition, young runners can check out the Track & Field Zone to try their skills at mini hurdles, standing broad jumps, agility ladders and more.
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The Westchester suburb of Rye dropped to third in the annual ranking, with an income of $428,806.
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Monday, Forbes published its second-ever ranking of America’s Decabillionaire families, featuring 54 multi-generational clans worth at least $10 billion apiece.
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The design mounts graphics processing units in compute trays that sit vertically instead of horizontally to boost density and reduce latency, and had been slated to debut with Vera Rubin Ultra, Nvidia's next-generation rack-scale system, in 2027.
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Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.
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“Hierarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarchy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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