Thesaurus results for HIERARCHY

hierarchy

noun

ˈhī-(ə-)ˌrär-kē

Definition of hierarchy

as in ladder

a scheme of rank or order honesty sits at the top of my hierarchy of values

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Recent Examples of hierarchy In his view, abolishing the proscenium would help dismantle ossified hierarchies. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026 Lemurs also have complex social hierarchies and are uniquely matriarchal for primates. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 July 2026 But All-Star Weekend provided another reminder of the hierarchy. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 The island’s hierarchy reflected the emerging racial order of the Jim Crow era. — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hierarchy

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While the Phillies focus on competing for another postseason berth, right-hander Gage Wood has steadily climbed the minor league ladder and strengthened his case as one of the franchise's most exciting long-term building blocks.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The secondary bedroom is positioned in the loft over the kitchen/bathroom and is accessed by a removable wooden ladder.

— Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of ladder

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Only a few Drake songs have controlled the ranking for longer stretches, and even those champions do not lead by much.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
This year’s style ranking also included British track and field athlete Temi Ojroa, Bridgerton actress Hannah Dodd and Salma Hayek’s daughter Valentina Pinault.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of ranking

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Maggie eventually, after apologizing repeatedly, offers to let Negan stab her in return, as though that would balance the scales.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The scale and volatility of the recent rally, however, have prompted global investors to treat Korea as a bellwether for broader AI trades.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 July 2026

Definition of scale

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hierarchy

hieroglyph

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