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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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Anthropic and OpenAI bankers push for top-tier credit ratings post-IPO.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

And “California pairs a top-tier rate with by far the largest footprint” of fast-charging ports, about 17,400, the report says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Access to an airline’s top-tier airport lounge may be restricted or not included at all.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

First, top-tier American models must be released openly and regularly—not as one-time gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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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