Synonyms of echelons

echelons

noun

plural of echelon

as in levels

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• levels
• ranks
• positions
• places
• rankings
• degrees
• strata
• standings
• situations
• rungs
• stations
• reaches
• statuses
• footings
• conditions
• estates
• functions
• walks
• orders
• ratings
• capacities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of echelons

After folding into Kawasaki, Bimota has returned to the upper echelons of motorsport as well, taking over the factory WorldSBK team in 2025. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

The materials and craftsmanship are consistent with a garment that belonged to the highest echelons of Elizabeth’s English court. — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026

The pattern has been skewed by higher incomes collected by those in the higher echelons of wage workers, like corporate chief executives, entertainers and professional athletes. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

From students like York all the way to the upper echelons of the Republican Party, Kirk's death was seen as a call to action. — Elena Moore, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

The fact that many of the newest hybrids coming to market reach the upper echelons of luxury and performance indicates that such customers are ready to spend big on these dual-advantage beasts. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Some of them have brought conspiracy theories into the highest echelons of government. — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 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

Spain’s index score still falls within the upper echelons of an individualist culture, but is lower than some of its fellow major footballing nations, including France, Germany, Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the Netherlands. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026