: 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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The Lodgings and Staff Lastly, our accommodations were top-tier.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 May 2024
The beach scene is also notable (her favorites are Surfside Beach and Jetties Beach), and there are several top-tier hotels to book for an extra-luxe getaway.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Coach Tommy Lloyd lost a slew of top-tier players, including guard Caleb Love (NBA Draft) and big man Oumar Ballo (transfer), but has reloaded the roster.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
The top-tier bimmer will be auctioned off at the Sywell Aerodrome in Northampton, England on May 18, with a pre-sale estimate of between $200,000 and $224,000 (£160,000 and £180,000).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
The celebrity guests were endless, featuring top-tier names including Cardi B, Offset, Lizzo, SZA, Lana Del Rey, Jaden Smith, Lil Nas X, Ray-Ban President Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio and fiancée, model-actress Jessica Serfaty.
—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Finally, if Visa Infinite cardholders want to level up to top-tier Platinum status, Qatar Airways has a fast-track solution.
—Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
From one-on-one personal training sessions with top-tier fitness experts to a holistic range of recovery and wellness therapies, each aspect of the social club is curated to provide an unparalleled experience.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Bitdefender’s top-tier suite goes for quite a bit less, though, at $104.99 per year.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 May 2024
The beach scene is also notable (her favorites are Surfside Beach and Jetties Beach), and there are several top-tier hotels to book for an extra-luxe getaway.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Coach Tommy Lloyd lost a slew of top-tier players, including guard Caleb Love (NBA Draft) and big man Oumar Ballo (transfer), but has reloaded the roster.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
The top-tier bimmer will be auctioned off at the Sywell Aerodrome in Northampton, England on May 18, with a pre-sale estimate of between $200,000 and $224,000 (£160,000 and £180,000).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
The celebrity guests were endless, featuring top-tier names including Cardi B, Offset, Lizzo, SZA, Lana Del Rey, Jaden Smith, Lil Nas X, Ray-Ban President Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio and fiancée, model-actress Jessica Serfaty.
—Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Finally, if Visa Infinite cardholders want to level up to top-tier Platinum status, Qatar Airways has a fast-track solution.
—Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2024
From one-on-one personal training sessions with top-tier fitness experts to a holistic range of recovery and wellness therapies, each aspect of the social club is curated to provide an unparalleled experience.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Bitdefender’s top-tier suite goes for quite a bit less, though, at $104.99 per year.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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