: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers
—often used in combination
triple-tiered
Examples of tiered in a Sentence
The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.
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Comcast has also been one of the toughest distributors for RSNs to deal with recently, pushing to move the networks into the tiered model.
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The Progressives introduced a tiered income tax that became a model for other states and the nation.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At first, wineries used Tock to create tiered pricing, ranging from free tastings for first-timers to higher-end experiences for those willing to pay.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
The best space here is undoubtedly the breakfast room and the tiered terrace that runs off it and into the garden—such a charming treat in the middle of a capital city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The Progressives introduced a tiered income tax that became a model for other states and the nation.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At first, wineries used Tock to create tiered pricing, ranging from free tastings for first-timers to higher-end experiences for those willing to pay.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
The best space here is undoubtedly the breakfast room and the tiered terrace that runs off it and into the garden—such a charming treat in the middle of a capital city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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