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echelon

noun

ˈe-shə-ˌlän

Definition of echelon

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 its second season, Golden State is firmly in the upper echelon of the WNBA, currently second in the league standings and trailing only the Minnesota Lynx (29-7). — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The layoff toll in Weston is 181 people from staff-level employees such as clerks, drivers and analysts to upper-echelon executives including vice presidents and directors. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 If the Bruins want to compete with the upper echelons of the Big Ten, West needs to build on his success last season. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Is there a category that is above top secret that even those in the highest echelons don’t know about it? — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for echelon

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One place where the one-hander is persisting is at the recreational level, where players search for consistency and where elite levels of power and precision are secondary to fun, comfort and longevity.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The shape of a Project Runway episode was discernible here — conversations with the designers about their inspirations, an in-depth look at their design process, backstage time at the runway shows — but the execution was Temu level.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of level

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And if prospects are more your thing, Scott Wheeler’s comprehensive ranking of the 145 best and brightest players under age 23 is here.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The ranking said Sacramento State graduates had average earnings of $64,511 four years after graduation.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of ranking

Noun

Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks.

— Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
The Athletic’s Mike Sando recently polled six executives about the NFC, having each rank all 16 teams.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of rank

Noun

Arab Americans are now integrated and in positions of influence to better defend residents against attacks.

— Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
The Chiefs’ hope in selecting Josh Simmons from Ohio State with their first-round pick in 2025 was to solidify the position for years to come.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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