Defined by multiple tiers of cascading charms and inspired by opulent light fixtures, these statement earrings are a great investment for black tie occasions or, as trends prove this season, more casual ensembles for the office or Sunday brunch.—Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024 As the cable business continues to deteriorate and the streaming business sorts itself into clear tiers of winners and stragglers, can additional consolidation be far off?—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Verb
The resort's focal point is its central infinity pool, which tiers down three levels before spilling out to a spectacular beach — one of the best in the Bay of Banderas.—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024 Everyone from senior security leadership to tier one security analysts needs to understand their hybrid, multicloud environment.—Forbes, 1 July 2022 See all Example Sentences for tier
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle French tire rank, from Old French — more at attire
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