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tier

noun

ˈtir

Definition of tier

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 More likely, the Royals could consider high-leverage relievers on a lower tier. — Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 What treatments are available Treatment options generally fall into three tiers, each with different cost and access footprints worth understanding before symptoms escalate. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The Bucks traveled to Brisbane, Australia, for the Bingham Cup and placed third in their tier of 16 teams. — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Some of those bets are sure to stick around (the advertising tier, live events) but others are less certain (podcasts, gaming, creator deals, Netflix House experiences). — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tier

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The alliance will fund work on species in the three highest-risk categories (endangered, critically endangered, and extinct in the wild), which together include more than 31,000 species.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The category saw orders triple as shoppers sought out fragrances, K-beauty skin care and took inspiration from spring 2027 looks with glowy skin, smoky eyes and textured hair.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

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Over the period, visibility was supported by itinerant pop-ups under the new Miu Miu Vinyl Club format and the brand unveiled the Miu Miu Shanghai IFC lounge, a one-of-a-kind environment providing intimate hospitality.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Still, a controversy of some kind might have been inevitable.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

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