: 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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Its reputation as a city that fosters professional advancement through top-tier educational institutions and programs is verified through this ranking.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Weighing Higher Costs For Premium Talent Partnering with top-tier or highly specialized influencers often comes at a premium.
—Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Lastly, for home entertainment hunters, the LG C3 Evo OLED TV is $303 off, boasting incredible color, contrast, and top-tier gaming performance.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
This came down to the offense not having consistent/true top-tier wideout options, the Bills running a bit more when near the goal line, and the offense having its second-highest GL Rush% since Josh Allen’s arrival (62.1%).
—Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Weighing Higher Costs For Premium Talent Partnering with top-tier or highly specialized influencers often comes at a premium.
—Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Lastly, for home entertainment hunters, the LG C3 Evo OLED TV is $303 off, boasting incredible color, contrast, and top-tier gaming performance.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
This came down to the offense not having consistent/true top-tier wideout options, the Bills running a bit more when near the goal line, and the offense having its second-highest GL Rush% since Josh Allen’s arrival (62.1%).
—Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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