tiers

Definition of tiersnext
plural of tier

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tiers And, of course, many in Springsteen’s core demographic rarely buy tickets anymore and still complain about anything above 1985 prices… although no one can be blamed for having their eyes widen upon first exposure to the higher tiers here. Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026 California, which is not offering Millionaire for Life at launch, has pari-mutuel prize amounts for non-jackpot tiers in both games. Addy Bink, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2026 The Washington Post reported in October 2025 that nearly 83% of pricing tiers for Wizards tickets increased on a per-game basis this season amid arena renovations and a team rebuild, turning off some fans. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026 The collection, all black save for splashes of red and silky cream and deep brown plum moments, wasn't worth the wait but had bright spots in utility-style vests and jackets, a black funnel-neck piece with tiers of straps down and around like a straightjacket. Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 Now, the city is offering more generous aid for water bills, with three different tiers of assistance depending on need. Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 For quick reference, here are our 2B rankings/tiers for 2026. Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Prices go up for tiers offering perks like the chance to run alongside Barker and Diplo and VIP sections that not only offer better vantage points to see the stage but also back rubs, foot massages and ice baths. Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026 The city uses small-, medium-, and high-usage tiers for residential customers. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiers
Noun
  • Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Accessibility Accessible room types include king bedrooms and double bedrooms.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The film picked up two Academy Award nominations, for Wiig and Mumolo's screenplay, and for McCarthy's supporting performance, but lost in both categories.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Prizes will be handed out for Most Original Float, Best Team Theme and other categories.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The giant glass cases filled with cakes, cupcakes, and cookies of all kinds immediately caught my eye.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • There are several kinds, but tattoo lotions seem to be the most popular.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

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“Tiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiers. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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