Synonyms of tier

tier

noun

ˈtir 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• type
• category
• kind
• group
• classification
• class
• bracket
• sort
• grade
• league
• species
• family
• section
• genus
• generation
• variety
• set
• rank(s)
• division
• rubric
• order
• breed
• kidney
• description
• specialty
• subgroup
• subspecies
• branch
• subclass
• subdivision
• race
• feather
• manner
• speciality
• nature
• title
• ilk
• label
• like
• heading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tier

This price increase didn’t affect Apple One prices, which bundle services such as Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Apple Fitness+, and Apple News+ depending on the tier. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 July 2026

Select Home Warranty keeps costs manageable, with plans starting at around $44 a month and free roof leak coverage on every tier. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The tall-and-skinny version will be moved up a tier and gain the Ultra moniker, according to Quandt. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Dalkoff believes the industry will move toward different tiers of customers, access levels and experiences. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026