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

Chamber spokesman Jim Wiseman declined to disclose the amount of the sponsorship, but BP has been one of the event’s top tier sponsors in past years. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

For the ultimate Old Navy loyalists, there’s the All-Access tier, where members earn 25 points per $1 spent, an extended return window, free shipping on orders of $35 or more, and even more perks. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

For the everyday tier, where most of the volume lives, a step behind the frontier is good enough, and good enough at a fraction of the price wins the routing decision. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Hawk-Eye will deploy its technology across Croatia’s top tier of domestic football. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026