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

The three-part documentary follows the brothers’ rise from their privileged youth in Miami to reaching the highest echelons of high-end real estate, first at Douglas Elliman and then at their own brokerage, called Official. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Even within the highest echelons of wealth concentration, these two groups are on different trajectories. — Markus Schneider, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

The story picks up when 14-year-old Maeve and her older sister, Reg, start a secret phone romance with a boy from the local boat club who promises a way into the upper echelons of Cape Cod society. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

That period also provided the foundations for where City currently sits within the top echelons of world soccer – having won the UEFA Champions League back in 2023 and winning four consecutive Premier Leagues from 2021 to 2024. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

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