: 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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Sophisticated threat actors, ransomware groups, and nation-state actors employ AI to exploit the vulnerable links in intricate, multi-tiered supply networks.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The tiered program offers some sort of personalization at every level — from truly bespoke footwear to quick in-store customizations.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The tiered design is complemented by a functional front button placket for easy customization, and the billowy sleeves add movement.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The tiered skirt adds visual interest while also concealing my lower stomach, and the fabric was breathable enough to keep me from melting during an outdoor ceremony in humid Iowa weather — no easy feat!
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The tiered program offers some sort of personalization at every level — from truly bespoke footwear to quick in-store customizations.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
The tiered design is complemented by a functional front button placket for easy customization, and the billowy sleeves add movement.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The tiered skirt adds visual interest while also concealing my lower stomach, and the fabric was breathable enough to keep me from melting during an outdoor ceremony in humid Iowa weather — no easy feat!
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 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 26 May. 2026.
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