as in types
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 tiers
Built is offering three credit card tiers capped at a 10% APR rate for 12 months.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces new tax brackets, tiers of income that are taxed at different rates under our nation's progressive tax system.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Reset offers three tiers of rooms, distinguished by their outdoor layouts (all patios feature a firepit, but only some have the outdoor tub), bed size (queen or king), and view (mountain view versus interior-facing).
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
That is the least lucrative of the multiple state retirement tiers and far less generous than the Tier 1 plans.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
The three tiers are made of durable and strong metal wire that can hold up to five pounds each.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
American Airlines offers four tiers of elite status, starting with AAdvantage Gold® status, which requires 40,000 Loyalty Points.
—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
But even with no clear favorites, there are still tiers of teams.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces new tax brackets, tiers of income that are taxed at different rates under our nation's progressive tax system.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Reset offers three tiers of rooms, distinguished by their outdoor layouts (all patios feature a firepit, but only some have the outdoor tub), bed size (queen or king), and view (mountain view versus interior-facing).
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
That is the least lucrative of the multiple state retirement tiers and far less generous than the Tier 1 plans.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
The three tiers are made of durable and strong metal wire that can hold up to five pounds each.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
American Airlines offers four tiers of elite status, starting with AAdvantage Gold® status, which requires 40,000 Loyalty Points.
—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
But even with no clear favorites, there are still tiers of teams.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiers
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Don’t let the cream’s $8 price tag fool you; the anti-aging find tackles fine lines, wrinkles, and clogged pores, all while being gentle enough for all skin types.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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While Stern, 68, has worked as an actor in multiple types of projects since the '70s, his last few have been on TV.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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Houston is ranked near the top of the league in most statistical categories for pass and rush defense.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Feel free to conduct your own taste test to find the kinds that align with your palate.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Universal stars are also better for new beginnings of all kinds for 2026.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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