: of the highest level or rank with regard to quality, reputation, or importance
Top-tier wines are the result of artisanal production techniques that demand rigorous attention to detail and, on occasion, financial sacrifice.—Daniel Sogg
In general, the top-tier schools measure their success by the salaries that their graduates earn …—Peter Baida
… leave fellow Republicans open to attack on what's shaping up as a top-tier issue in the 2008 elections.—Mark Hertsgaard
Yes, this Kansas team is loaded with top-tier talent …—Joe Posnanski
Kemp's first objective, his handlers said, was to establish himself as a top-tier contender.—Lucy Howard
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“Top-tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top-tier. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.
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