as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the bottom tier of entrants
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Recent Examples of tier
From there, there was another tier break before Miami’s Carson Beck.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Travelers can choose between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf service tiers.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Top tiers of Iran’s leadership, including the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been eliminated since the war started, while its navy and air force are in tatters, according to Washington.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Metz was heading toward the second tier until Gauthier Hein headed the visitors’ fourth equalizer of the match in the 85th minute.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
Travelers can choose between SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf service tiers.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Top tiers of Iran’s leadership, including the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been eliminated since the war started, while its navy and air force are in tatters, according to Washington.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Metz was heading toward the second tier until Gauthier Hein headed the visitors’ fourth equalizer of the match in the 85th minute.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tier
Noun
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Alex Brightman will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical category for Schmigadoon!—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first-of-its-kind arrangement marks a tectonic shift for Florida’s largest school district, where charter schools have operated in their own facilities rather than district property.—
Garrett Shanley,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The shop leans into dense, old-school ice cream — the kind that comes out of the freezer firm and packed with flavor.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tier. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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