: 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
Lucy HowardExamples of top-tier in a Sentence
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The top 90 players on the Championship Series points list will retain their top-tier membership for the following year.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
With three picks among the first 49 this weekend, the Kings could be one of several teams with offers to move up rather than down, which would grant them better access to top-tier talent.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
At Cosmedica, a hair transplant clinic in Turkey, a package typically runs from about $2,750 to $6,000 for up to 4,000 grafts, while the top-tier option sits around $8,500.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Qatar is expected to be a strong candidate after hosting world championships in many top-tier Olympic supports including track and field, gymnastics, swimming, soccer and cycling.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
With three picks among the first 49 this weekend, the Kings could be one of several teams with offers to move up rather than down, which would grant them better access to top-tier talent.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
At Cosmedica, a hair transplant clinic in Turkey, a package typically runs from about $2,750 to $6,000 for up to 4,000 grafts, while the top-tier option sits around $8,500.
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Malana Vantyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Qatar is expected to be a strong candidate after hosting world championships in many top-tier Olympic supports including track and field, gymnastics, swimming, soccer and cycling.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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