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
These laws give objective criteria to divide data into distinct tiers, between truly sensitive data that needs special handling, and other data that can be transferred across borders with adequate protections.
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Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
This stings even more on the heels of Hyatt’s award chart overhaul, which now has five price tiers instead of three.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Frommell said natural turnover of renters in the market-rate and 120% AMI tiers should help make enough apartments available for renovation to meet the goal of completing half of them in three years.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Central to his vision is expanding into high-growth channels, markets, media and price tiers to participate in key growth opportunities in prestige beauty.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Height limits are based on tiers.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
All tiers and sizes have options in fabric or faux-leather upholstery.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
More than three fourths of net additions (new subscriptions minus cancellations) were attributed to ad tiers.
—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
Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
This stings even more on the heels of Hyatt’s award chart overhaul, which now has five price tiers instead of three.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Frommell said natural turnover of renters in the market-rate and 120% AMI tiers should help make enough apartments available for renovation to meet the goal of completing half of them in three years.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Central to his vision is expanding into high-growth channels, markets, media and price tiers to participate in key growth opportunities in prestige beauty.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Height limits are based on tiers.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
All tiers and sizes have options in fabric or faux-leather upholstery.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
More than three fourths of net additions (new subscriptions minus cancellations) were attributed to ad tiers.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiers
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One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Though diamond art kits have been popular for the past several years, sales are up 28% on Michaels' platform, indicating that these types of crafts are still generating new interest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Complimentary sun loungers at La Môme Riviera, daily breakfast, welcome bottle of Champagne on ice, access to Surrenne spa and daily shuttle to Monaco are also part of all room categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Local residents competed in a variety of whimsical categories, with winners walking away with bouquets and bragging rights.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Research by Keyes and others has revealed that watching sports of all kinds, both in-person and on a screen, can have positive impacts on well-being.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Every June, editors at the online retailer round up some of their favorite books of the year, spanning a variety of genres and topics, to recommend to readers of all kinds.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Tiers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiers. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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