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top-ranking

ADJECTIVE
exalted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elevated illustrious inflated lofty sublime
STRONG
dignified exaggerated honored imposing leading uplifting
WEAK
astral august eminent excessive first grand high high-minded high-ranking highest highest-ranking honorable ideal immodest intellectual magnificent noble number one outstanding overblown pompous prestigious pretentious proud self-important superb superior top-drawer
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowly
STRONG
subordinate unimportant
WEAK
condemned criticized debased denounced humiliated
ADJECTIVE
top-flight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
excellent top-level
WEAK
highest level top-drawer top-echelon top-hole

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During a hearing this month, Elbridge Colby, a top-ranking Defense Department official, claimed not to recognize his own past quotes when a Democratic congressman read them aloud.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026

The matter eventually came to the attention of Deputy Chief Marla Ciuffetelli, the department’s top-ranking commander in the Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

This year's choice, Smith, has spent eight years as referee -- the top-ranking position of the on-field officials -- and was previously in the more junior role of umpire.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Distressed funds are buying up bankrupt First Brands Group’s top-ranking loans after an unexpected and sharp selloff, joining the core creditor group driving the auto-parts seller’s bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Domestic horses of a pack line follow the human leader as they would normally follow the top-ranking female.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond