top-tier

American  

[top-teer] / ˈtɒpˈtɪər /

adjective

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of top-tier

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

Example Sentences

Earlier this month Brent Vigen led Montana State to its first FCS championship in 41 years, and his name has been linked to top-tier openings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though there were hiring rebounds at some of the most elite programs—including Harvard and Columbia universities—hiring from many top-tier business schools remains below prepandemic levels.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This partnership represents a validation of Riot’s infrastructure, development capabilities, the attractiveness of our sites, our readily available power capacity, and our ability to offer innovative solutions to meet the requirements of top-tier tenants,” Riot Platforms CEO Jason Les said in a statement.

From Barron's

In 2012, it sponsored the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala, known as the Costume Institute Benefit, which attracts top-tier designers and celebrities.

From The Wall Street Journal

He went on to win five Premier League titles and the Champions League but United were at the start of their downward spiral when they were beaten by Olympiakos in Europe's top-tier competition in 2014.

From BBC