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hierarchy

noun

ˈhī-(ə-)ˌrär-kē

Definition of hierarchy

as in ladder

a scheme of rank or order honesty sits at the top of my hierarchy of values

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Recent Examples of hierarchy Steinbeck creates a microcosm of American society, where disability, gender, race and class are all represented and shaped by an economic hierarchy. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Defenders of slavery claimed that the institution was required by the natural hierarchy of humans reflected in the Constitution’s provisions. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 After what authorities are billing as a massive procession in central Tehran on Monday the remains will be taken to the seminary city of Qom, the centre of Iran's Shi'ite hierarchy, for ceremonies on Tuesday. — Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hierarchy

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Attendants, some on the ladders of fire trucks, misted water across the crowds to cool them in the heat.

— Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The journey climbing the ladder and becoming a respected manager is akin to training for elite competition, Nooyi added.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 July 2026

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The Westchester suburb of Rye dropped to third in the annual ranking, with an income of $428,806.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Monday, Forbes published its second-ever ranking of America’s Decabillionaire families, featuring 54 multi-generational clans worth at least $10 billion apiece.

— Matt Durot, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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