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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. )

Example Sentences

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Vlachovsky, who coached girls and women at top-tier side 1.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Few top-tier earnings were on tap this week, as well, and analysts are still pricing in roughly the same first and second quarter growth rates that they were at the end of last month.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The league incurred immense costs through tournament hosting fees and lucrative payouts to attract top-tier players like Rahm and DeChambeau.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

In the case of “Pretty Ugly,” there are some top-tier folks, and they are all enthusiastic without prompting.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 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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