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 Rocket Classic wasn't interested in continuing to spend $15 million a year to be part of the second tier and didn't want to double the costs to be part of the elite tier. — CBS News, 31 July 2026

The cost of the camp is assessed on a sliding scale according to income and need with four payment tiers ranging from free to $650. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Sanctioned developers, meanwhile, will be in a second-tier bubble. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

This tier includes text chat features and the ability to record meetings to local storage. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026