echelon

noun

ˈe-shə-ˌlän How to pronounce echelon (audio)
Definition of echelonnext
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 The film catapulted Sara and her costars — Matthew Broderick, Alan Tuck, and Jennifer Grey — to new echelons of fame. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026 But twists of fate instead sent him on a path full of political highs and lows that included the upper echelons of law and business. — Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 When Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, the new first lady could have easily summoned a design from fashion’s upper echelons for her inaugural gown. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 However, wins against the the league’s upper-echelon teams have been fleeting this season. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for echelon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for echelon
  1. level
  2. ranking
  3. rank
  4. position
  5. place
Noun
  • More than 80 people were evacuated from riverside campgrounds before floodwaters reached dangerous levels, the governor said.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The body of a second victim was recovered Thursday following the sinking of a three-level yacht near Alcatraz Island and has been identified by San Francisco authorities as a Sacramento County resident.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • Already one of the longest-ruling winners in the ranking’s history, the single may continue to run the show for weeks — or even months — to come.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Both movies have been side-by-side at the box office ranking in the top five.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • The result is the latest sign that museum-quality dinosaur fossils have joined the ranks of blue-chip contemporary art, rare watches, and championship sports memorabilia as trophy assets for the world’s wealthiest collectors.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • Goldman also continues to invest in the adoption of artificial intelligence by its rank-and-file, seeking ways to make the company more efficient and productive.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of rank
Noun
  • Injuries, pitching problems, batting with runners in scoring position and base-running issues all come to mind quickly.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • His performance in any of these positions is at the top level.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The third-place match (bronze medal game) is scheduled for Saturday evening back at Hard Rock in Miami Gardens.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
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