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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
More than three fourths of net additions (new subscriptions minus cancellations) were attributed to ad tiers.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Platforms built around home exchange are reporting double- and triple-digit growth, expanding into luxury tiers and signing up tens of thousands of members across North America and Europe.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The bigger issues are at forward, where the Red Wings have holes in all three tiers.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Google wants customers to buy its premium AI tiers, but has introduced a significant point of friction for its most loyal Pixel customers, who have to weigh up permanently losing a valuable perk against the possibly unknown personal benefits of the higher tiers.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
It’s designed with an elastic hem, three ruffled tiers, and pockets on each side to keep your daily essentials close without having to carry a bag.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
All tiers can access all themes.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Since then, the park has expanded the number of ticket tiers and steadily raised prices on the top end while holding the lowest price steady.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The rollout of Gemini Omni Flash is currently limited to select subscription tiers in the Gemini app, with broader access expected as the deployment expands.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Platforms built around home exchange are reporting double- and triple-digit growth, expanding into luxury tiers and signing up tens of thousands of members across North America and Europe.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The bigger issues are at forward, where the Red Wings have holes in all three tiers.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Google wants customers to buy its premium AI tiers, but has introduced a significant point of friction for its most loyal Pixel customers, who have to weigh up permanently losing a valuable perk against the possibly unknown personal benefits of the higher tiers.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
It’s designed with an elastic hem, three ruffled tiers, and pockets on each side to keep your daily essentials close without having to carry a bag.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
All tiers can access all themes.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
Since then, the park has expanded the number of ticket tiers and steadily raised prices on the top end while holding the lowest price steady.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
The rollout of Gemini Omni Flash is currently limited to select subscription tiers in the Gemini app, with broader access expected as the deployment expands.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiers
Noun
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The rooms The room count has dropped from 121 to 112 following the extensive renovations, resulting in more spacious offerings across 12 categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Convenience is one of the few categories shoppers will still pay a premium for, with pre-cut vegetables, meal kits and ready-to-cook options gaining ground as busy households trade time for ease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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There are several kinds to choose from, but before buying, there are some things to consider.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Tiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiers. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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