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

While users don't have to download a separate interface, a test on Kimi's mobile app indicated different kinds of data were available to different users depending on subscription tier. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Wax’s Japanese debut forms the top tier of a broader denim expansion. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Agents can also trace exposure through the tiers of a supply base that organizations cannot usually see into. — Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The companies will now pay this fee in various tiers at multiples of the standard $25,000, covering stages of script completion and other progress markers. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026