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
As the industry geared up to gather in Venice, the Senate Committee passed a draft law outlining a voluntary certification system for brands’ pipeline across all tiers of subcontracting, aimed at ensuring legality and traceability throughout, as reported.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Adding that the other part of it was the connections with many tiers of suppliers.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition to a host of free content, Dividend Watch offers two subscription tiers for $72 and $99 annually, which unlock a range of advanced analytics, tools, and research.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Warehouse club membership The three major warehouse clubs in the Charlotte area each offer two membership tiers.
—Renee Umsted, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The more tiers of computing silicon in a 3D chip, the bigger difference thermal scaffolding makes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
The city could then use subcontracting goals or set-asides for certain small contracts to target businesses within those tiers, according to Bawa.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The current permit program offers two tiers.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
And some consumers have been jostled by rising prices, with delinquencies and subprime debt rising for lower-income tiers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Adding that the other part of it was the connections with many tiers of suppliers.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
In addition to a host of free content, Dividend Watch offers two subscription tiers for $72 and $99 annually, which unlock a range of advanced analytics, tools, and research.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Warehouse club membership The three major warehouse clubs in the Charlotte area each offer two membership tiers.
—Renee Umsted, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The more tiers of computing silicon in a 3D chip, the bigger difference thermal scaffolding makes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
The city could then use subcontracting goals or set-asides for certain small contracts to target businesses within those tiers, according to Bawa.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The current permit program offers two tiers.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
And some consumers have been jostled by rising prices, with delinquencies and subprime debt rising for lower-income tiers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiers
Noun
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Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Only certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens are eligible for the program, and state officials verify their status during the application process using a federal data system.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gap has been modernizing the global in-store experience around destination categories and elevated product stores in San Francisco, London, Dallas and Chicago.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Tiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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