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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
Here, privacy is not an amenity layered onto luxury, but a core principle.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Today’s energy heightens your emotions, intuition and mental sensitivity, making conversations feel uncomfortably layered.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The gel-like, nonsticky formula can be sheered out with fingertips for a soft flush or layered on with a brush for richer color saturation.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The American South has a rich and complex history that is layered with difficult social structures and racial tensions, yet also characterized by hospitality, indulgent and flavorful food, and diverse people and places.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The fabric has enough stretch to stay comfortable, especially when layered with a cardigan.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Expect savory moles, guisados (home-style stews), tamales and tlayudas, a pizza-like dish featuring a large crispy tortilla layered with bean paste, chorizo, avocado, green salsa, cheese and other toppings.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Per the brand, the formula can be layered up to three times.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
If more than one creditor obtains a court judgment against you, additional garnishment orders may be layered on top of the first one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Today’s energy heightens your emotions, intuition and mental sensitivity, making conversations feel uncomfortably layered.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The gel-like, nonsticky formula can be sheered out with fingertips for a soft flush or layered on with a brush for richer color saturation.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The American South has a rich and complex history that is layered with difficult social structures and racial tensions, yet also characterized by hospitality, indulgent and flavorful food, and diverse people and places.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The fabric has enough stretch to stay comfortable, especially when layered with a cardigan.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Expect savory moles, guisados (home-style stews), tamales and tlayudas, a pizza-like dish featuring a large crispy tortilla layered with bean paste, chorizo, avocado, green salsa, cheese and other toppings.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Per the brand, the formula can be layered up to three times.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
If more than one creditor obtains a court judgment against you, additional garnishment orders may be layered on top of the first one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
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The Sun’s inexperience was at the root of its disastrous first-quarter showing, its young players visibly out of sorts against a New York roster stacked with perennial All-Stars and WNBA champions.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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The Sixers were satisfied with their shot selection in the fourth quarter — even as the misses piled up.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Firefighters see blocked entry and exit points, counters piled high and no clear routes to leave the home in an emergency.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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