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top-tier

American

[top-teer] / ˈtɒpˈtɪər /

adjective

of or among the highest rank, level, importance, or quality.

It was again named the top-tier exterior house paint.
She was sought after by three top-tier college basketball teams.

Etymology

Origin of top-tier

First recorded in 1940–45; top ¹ ( def. ) + tier ¹ ( def. )

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With its top-tier schools, large residential lots and quiet living, generations of wealthy Chinese families have seen Arcadia as an ideal location to build a life in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

Raj Sharma, EY global managing partner, growth and innovation, said the purchase was spurred by more quantum-related inquiries from top-tier clientele.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

The latest New York Fed debt report shows a larger share of auto-loan money is going to borrowers with top-tier credit scores.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

The 22-year-old had specially rented a new, top-tier smartphone for both days of the Cortis concert just so she could film in the highest quality.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

I wanted the best of both worlds—the thrill and the drama of high school with all my friends and a top-tier gymnastics career.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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