: of the highest level or rank with regard to quality, reputation, or importance
Top-tier wines are the result of artisanal production techniques that demand rigorous attention to detail and, on occasion, financial sacrifice.—
Daniel Sogg
Daniel SoggIn general, the top-tier schools measure their success by the salaries that their graduates earn …—Peter Baida
Peter Baida… leave fellow Republicans open to attack on what's shaping up as a top-tier issue in the 2008 elections.—Mark Hertsgaard
Mark HertsgaardYes, this Kansas team is loaded with top-tier talent …—Joe Posnanski
Joe PosnanskiKemp's first objective, his handlers said, was to establish himself as a top-tier contender.—Lucy Howard>
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Guests can enjoy top-tier amenities such as a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, on-site ski rental and repair shop.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
These top-tier offerings have a Jacuzzi and outdoor shower, as well as prime forward- or aft-facing views.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
North Carolina-Made Furniture Brands The state of North Carolina is known for being home to top-tier furniture makers including Hickory Chair, Henredon, and Century.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Specifically, the new first class will be retrofitted onto JetBlue’s Airbus planes that don’t currently include its top-tier Mint class, JetBlue’s version of business class, which is known for its spacious lie-flat seats and premium food service.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
These top-tier offerings have a Jacuzzi and outdoor shower, as well as prime forward- or aft-facing views.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
North Carolina-Made Furniture Brands The state of North Carolina is known for being home to top-tier furniture makers including Hickory Chair, Henredon, and Century.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Specifically, the new first class will be retrofitted onto JetBlue’s Airbus planes that don’t currently include its top-tier Mint class, JetBlue’s version of business class, which is known for its spacious lie-flat seats and premium food service.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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