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
Four years later, Jackson was among the upper tier of contenders for the Democratic nomination.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
For the double-height foyer, Lind worked with artist David Grieco to create a three-tier chandelier in the style of Alberto Giacometti.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
The look included a black camisole-style top with lace trim, a structured tier combining fabric with a leather-like ruffled panel and wide-leg trousers finished with ankle ties, complementing the cord construction of her shoes.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
The very fact that Macclesfield as a club is even in business is nothing short of miraculous given the financial hardship the 6th-tier club in North-West England has faced over the years.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
For the double-height foyer, Lind worked with artist David Grieco to create a three-tier chandelier in the style of Alberto Giacometti.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
The look included a black camisole-style top with lace trim, a structured tier combining fabric with a leather-like ruffled panel and wide-leg trousers finished with ankle ties, complementing the cord construction of her shoes.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
The very fact that Macclesfield as a club is even in business is nothing short of miraculous given the financial hardship the 6th-tier club in North-West England has faced over the years.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tier
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Another category that would likely unnerve boards of directors, according to Minow, is close ties with Epstein following his controversial 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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His floor is described as very high due to every-day playing time, a solid lineup role and no glaring category weaknesses.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tier. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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