as in stacked
to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other; to form or arrange (something) in layers
The next step in the recipe is to layer the pasta and the sauce in the pan. We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.
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Recent Examples of layered
The magic happens when human judgment, experience, and creativity are layered on top of those patterns.
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Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Taurus' 2026 love horoscope Your love life in 2026 is layered, emotional and complex.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, recent City Council actions affecting the 48th Ward — particularly the designation of the entire 48th Ward as a low affordability community (LAC) layered on top of the recent upzoning of Broadway — violate that principle.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Another interesting feature of the tank was its incorporation of already outdated suspension,layered elliptical leaf springs.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor made a striking appearance in a full lace skirt paired with a matching top, accessorized with a silver crown and a chunky silver bowtie resting on her chest, layered beneath a floor-length black blazer with gold detailing.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Colman’s influence is still felt in the home’s sense of proportion and detail, and today the shingled-sided home is layered with Newport’s rich history without tipping into museum territory.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Sweet Garlic Hot Honey – a savory-sweet choice layered with garlic, honey and a touch of familiar heat.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Minimalism can be colorful, personal, and layered.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Taurus' 2026 love horoscope Your love life in 2026 is layered, emotional and complex.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, recent City Council actions affecting the 48th Ward — particularly the designation of the entire 48th Ward as a low affordability community (LAC) layered on top of the recent upzoning of Broadway — violate that principle.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Another interesting feature of the tank was its incorporation of already outdated suspension,layered elliptical leaf springs.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor made a striking appearance in a full lace skirt paired with a matching top, accessorized with a silver crown and a chunky silver bowtie resting on her chest, layered beneath a floor-length black blazer with gold detailing.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Colman’s influence is still felt in the home’s sense of proportion and detail, and today the shingled-sided home is layered with Newport’s rich history without tipping into museum territory.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Sweet Garlic Hot Honey – a savory-sweet choice layered with garlic, honey and a touch of familiar heat.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Minimalism can be colorful, personal, and layered.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
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Incorporating mini hoops, which can be worn solo or stacked, is also a popular approach to styling your tragus, says Maria Tash, jewelry designer and founder of Maria Tash Fine Jewelry and Luxury Piercing in Los Angeles.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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The next eight days in WWE figure to be stacked with major storyline shifts, new arrivals and it'll all be punctuated with one of the biggest premium live events on the promotion's annual events calendar.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As the storm went on and snow piled up, ice began to form on some parts of the road.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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In some residential neighborhoods, sidewalks are still covered by snowbanks piled multiple feet high.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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