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 media mogul opted for a light-brown suede jacket with puff sleeves, layered over a ruffle blouse that was tucked into her wide-leg jeans.
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Eva Thomas, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
His easy recipe for watermelon salad, layered with feta, Vidalia onion and an optional scoop of watermelon sorbet, shows that approach at its most simple and refreshing.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For something that stays within the Lancôme family, Idôle Peach ‘N Roses layered over La Vie Est Belle is a combination worth trying.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
The cocooning effect is helped along by Jacques Garcia’s interiors, layered with taupes and burgundies, velvet and lacquer (and some 6,000 meters of damask silk thrown in the mix), into a hideaway that’s both ornate and relaxing.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The visa bond program functions, in essence, like a security deposit that’s layered on top of the standard visa process.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The neutrality of the white cube gives way to an immersive installation dominated by shades of red—threads suspended from the ceiling, woven into sculptural forms, draped across surfaces and layered into dense, tactile compositions.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Her anecdotes have a way of spinning off into sub-anecdotes, and they’re layered with punch line after punch line that enter sideways.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The dial consists of two metal plates that boast ripple-like slits layered over a structural color film.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Eva Thomas, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
His easy recipe for watermelon salad, layered with feta, Vidalia onion and an optional scoop of watermelon sorbet, shows that approach at its most simple and refreshing.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For something that stays within the Lancôme family, Idôle Peach ‘N Roses layered over La Vie Est Belle is a combination worth trying.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Apr. 2026
The cocooning effect is helped along by Jacques Garcia’s interiors, layered with taupes and burgundies, velvet and lacquer (and some 6,000 meters of damask silk thrown in the mix), into a hideaway that’s both ornate and relaxing.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The visa bond program functions, in essence, like a security deposit that’s layered on top of the standard visa process.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The neutrality of the white cube gives way to an immersive installation dominated by shades of red—threads suspended from the ceiling, woven into sculptural forms, draped across surfaces and layered into dense, tactile compositions.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Her anecdotes have a way of spinning off into sub-anecdotes, and they’re layered with punch line after punch line that enter sideways.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
The dial consists of two metal plates that boast ripple-like slits layered over a structural color film.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
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Many times, people will successfully budget out for living arrangements, but the real pressure comes from the other necessary (and often non-negotiable) costs that are stacked on top of the housing payment.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The meager offense came one a day after the Royals piled up 13 runs in a win over the Twins.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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No wood chips should ever be piled up against the trunk of a tree.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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