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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
For the occasion, Horan, 32, wore light wash denim paired with a white tank layered under a plaid shirt.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Pop stars have been performing in bodysuits for decades—the leotard silhouette is visually striking while also giving freedom of movement, and can be easily layered over for quick costume changes.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
The circulatronics chips are about one-billionth the length of a grain of rice and are built from organic semiconducting polymers layered between metals to form a heterostructure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Swift’s stiletto boots went with a black wool peacoat from Auter layered over a plaid miniskirt (or dress) and a dark solid-colored pullover sweater.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Pattinson went cool and tailored (yet und one), looking to Dior for a black suit, layered overtop a white suit vest, shirt, and cream scarf.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Sleeveless sweaters for a night out are also a tried and true favorite that can be layered as well.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The effective rate on Chinese imports is still around a minimum of 47% because tariffs are layered on top of each other depending on the physical characteristics of individual imports.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The base is thin and crisp, the cheese modest, and the vegetables raw and dressed, layered on post-bake so their texture and flavor remain intact.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Pop stars have been performing in bodysuits for decades—the leotard silhouette is visually striking while also giving freedom of movement, and can be easily layered over for quick costume changes.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
The circulatronics chips are about one-billionth the length of a grain of rice and are built from organic semiconducting polymers layered between metals to form a heterostructure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Swift’s stiletto boots went with a black wool peacoat from Auter layered over a plaid miniskirt (or dress) and a dark solid-colored pullover sweater.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Pattinson went cool and tailored (yet und one), looking to Dior for a black suit, layered overtop a white suit vest, shirt, and cream scarf.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Sleeveless sweaters for a night out are also a tried and true favorite that can be layered as well.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The effective rate on Chinese imports is still around a minimum of 47% because tariffs are layered on top of each other depending on the physical characteristics of individual imports.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The base is thin and crisp, the cheese modest, and the vegetables raw and dressed, layered on post-bake so their texture and flavor remain intact.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
Verb
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Inside the store, shelves to the right of the entrance are stacked with nonperishable foods, hygiene products, pet food and donated blankets and sweaters, Smith said.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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This year’s album of the year category is stacked with such nominees as Rauw Alejandro, Gloria Estefan and Carín León, but Bad Bunny remains the favorite to finally take home the gold for the first time (after four previous nominations) for his massive Debí Tirar Más Fotos.—
Cata Balzano,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mulch should not be piled around the stem of a woody shrub or the trunks of trees creating the look of a volcano.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since then, injuries have piled up and the Orange has lost five consecutive games, being outscored 167-60 in that span and not scoring more than 18 points in any of those outings.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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