ˈhī-(ə-)ˌrär-kē
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
Steinbeck creates a microcosm of American society, where disability, gender, race and class are all represented and shaped by an economic hierarchy.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
But as a rookie, Wilson doesn’t plan to abide by that hierarchy.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Under the terms of this new agreement, however, Como will have Paz for at least one more season — a key objective for both head coach Cesc Fabregas and the club’s hierarchy.
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Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
But as a rookie, Wilson doesn’t plan to abide by that hierarchy.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Under the terms of this new agreement, however, Como will have Paz for at least one more season — a key objective for both head coach Cesc Fabregas and the club’s hierarchy.
—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hierarchy
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Up another ladder, the bells are located in the belfry tower.
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In addition, young runners can check out the Track & Field Zone to try their skills at mini hurdles, standing broad jumps, agility ladders and more.
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Songs in America Six albums by Jackson live on the Billboard charts, and nearly three times as many songs from the superstar can be located on at least one ranking.
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Though fireworks are only allowed in the Lone Star state for a total of 25 days per year, North Texas hosts one of the nation’s best Fourth of July firework shows, according to a new ranking from USA TODAY.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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Davis said events of that scale require planning months — sometimes a year — in advance, with contingencies built into nearly every scenario.
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“Hierarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarchy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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