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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
Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s President of Advertising, said the tier reaches more 18-34-year-olds than any other U.S. broadcast or cable network.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 May 2025
That software's Full-Service tier, which handles tax filing, goes for $37 per month, plus $5 per person per month.
—PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Despite finishing ninth in their first season back in the top-flight, Leeds suffered relegation back to the Championship in 2023, and failed to secure an immediate return back despite picking up 90 points and finishing third last year in the second tier.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 3 May 2025
This week, as a new collaboration arrives on the Billboard charts, many of Wallen’s newest tracks appear inside the highest tier on one tally, once again showcasing the country musician’s massive commercial appeal.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 May 2025
That software's Full-Service tier, which handles tax filing, goes for $37 per month, plus $5 per person per month.
—PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Despite finishing ninth in their first season back in the top-flight, Leeds suffered relegation back to the Championship in 2023, and failed to secure an immediate return back despite picking up 90 points and finishing third last year in the second tier.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 3 May 2025
This week, as a new collaboration arrives on the Billboard charts, many of Wallen’s newest tracks appear inside the highest tier on one tally, once again showcasing the country musician’s massive commercial appeal.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tier
Noun
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People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell their health care provider.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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He was inspired by Peter Rahal at Rx Bar, because Rahal was able to innovate within the extremely competitive protein bar category.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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While a return to European competition of any kind would be something to heartily celebrate, playing in the third-tier Conference League’s qualifying rounds would somehow still feel like scant reward for a season that promised even more for so long.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The bill would bar Medicaid from paying for services of any kind at nonprofits that are primarily engaged in family planning or reproductive health and provide abortions.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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“Tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tier. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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