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

The brands that do best are those that employ a mix of influencer tiers, says Laura Rocha Pulido, head of insights at influencer marketing and analytics platform Lefty. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Members still have access to a broad network of doctors, but care from a preferred tier of low cost providers is free. — Tony Lo Sasso, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

Vardy was there for just one season and helped Fleetwood gain promotion out of the fifth tier, and into the English Football League, before getting a move to Leicester in 2012. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Through an expansion of subsidies along income tiers, the number of families covered rose by 55% from July 2022 to May 2025, while flexible grants increased the number of providers and focused on improving the quality of care. — Caitlyn Collins, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026