hierarchies

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In corporate hierarchies, researchers have historically been deemed a “higher class of citizens,” Michelle Li, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

“We need more voices — feminist perspectives, stories from marginalized communities, an honest reckoning with colorism and the hierarchies embedded in South Asian culture,” Singh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Thoreau held a deep suspicion of government and all hierarchies, including armies and corporations.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The region is largely rural, where strong social hierarchies continue to influence everyday life.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Everywhere you turn, hierarchies are being challenged from below or are transforming themselves from top- down structures into more horizontal and collaborative ones.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman