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. )

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Example Sentences

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top-tier

“The market is betting that Jensen’s exit forces China to go it alone sooner, which helps the companies selling substitutes and hurts the ones that need top-tier compute today,” Burke said.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

He also delivered top-tier performances as Doc Holliday in "Doc" from 1971, "The New Centurions" and "The Long Riders."

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

The focus on top-tier customers extended with the acquisition from Cartier owner Richemont of Net-a-Porter, men’s site Mr. Porter as well as off-price high-end website Yoox.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

That’s saying a lot given Laika’s previous top-tier output.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 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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