higher up
Speech parts
1. higher up - Noun
2. higher up - Adverb
Meaning
in or to a place that is higher
one of greater rank or station or quality
Source: WordNetAlternative names
higher-up
Synonyms
above
superior
superordinate
dean
supra
ceo
head
better
director
governor
manager
ruler
ace
chieftain
leader
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Examples
David, celebrated YA author, higher-up at Scholastic, is an old and dear friend of ours.
He was a religious con man, a higher-up in a church of lies, the kind of schemer who goes around saying God meant for man to have many women and children and they shall be judged on how they obey.