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
American Airlines offers four tiers of elite status, starting with AAdvantage Gold® status, which requires 40,000 Loyalty Points.
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
And according to the sneaker and streetwear retailer, this begins with an evolution of the brand’s loyalty program, broadening the color palette and product assortment available to each of the three tiers.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Since losing Micah Parsons, the Packers have been a bottom-tier defense.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
After the backlash, FIFA announced a new $60 tier of tickets for teams’ most loyal supporters.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
And according to the sneaker and streetwear retailer, this begins with an evolution of the brand’s loyalty program, broadening the color palette and product assortment available to each of the three tiers.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Since losing Micah Parsons, the Packers have been a bottom-tier defense.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
After the backlash, FIFA announced a new $60 tier of tickets for teams’ most loyal supporters.
—Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tier
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To monitor how the tax revenue is being spent, periodic audits for each of the three categories of uses will be required, with the first of those due in 2029.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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This is the only new Bilt card that offers bonus rewards categories.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Under that proposal, liquor stores, vape shops, pawn shops and payday lenders would have to be 1,000 feet from an existing business of the same kind, either in a direct line or through an intersection.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the Manteca Chief of Police crafted a first-of-its-kind local ordinance specifically to stop swerving.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tier. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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