: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers
—often used in combination
triple-tiered
Examples of tiered in a Sentence
The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.
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First, the industry wants operational risk-capital slashed by capping the Business Indicator coefficient at a flat 12 percent, rather than the tiered 12/15/18 percent structure regulators proposed.
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Bespoke serving trays may be round, oblong, tiered or custom-made.
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The hat designer paired the heels with a bright pink embroidered dress featuring a tiered neckline and hem.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The length design hit slightly below my knee giving me ample coverage, and the tiered design added a delicate touch to the look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Bespoke serving trays may be round, oblong, tiered or custom-made.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
The hat designer paired the heels with a bright pink embroidered dress featuring a tiered neckline and hem.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The length design hit slightly below my knee giving me ample coverage, and the tiered design added a delicate touch to the look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tiered
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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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