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

And that took place on another tier of their garden, in an amphitheater amid an olive grove. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

For those who would rather not wait that long to read newer comics, Ultimate-tier members will be able to access new issues as early as a month after its print release. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Middle-tier Disney World tickets, multi-day tickets, and a skip-the-line service for individual premium rides, will also see a moderate increase. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

For these fans outside Manchester, relief can be found in the ninth tier of English football. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026