as in piles
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 layers
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike outfits that require coordinating separates, a jumpsuit is a fuss-free outfit starter that layers seamlessly under cozy coats and sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Goldstein layers a bare base with a shimmer polish to get that gold and glitter nail that’s super pretty.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
The glasses will have a 70-degree field of view and optical see-through technology, Google said, adding that the device layers digital content into the user's physical worldview.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
Marion then layers muscle onto the face until he's created a realistic best guess of what the person might have looked like.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Or, go for a cordial, which layers meats, cheese, lettuce and tomato between cheesy bread.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The new Marshmallow Butterfinger layers the signature peanut-buttery crunch with a creamy marshmallow flavor that softens the bite without losing the bar's signature texture.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
This fall Rag & Bone launches Infuse, a men’s denim collection that layers craftsmanship and innovation to create bold, dimensional shades.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Repeat layers twice more, omitting ricotta on the top layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Alternatively, the Energy Top gives a looser, more relaxed fit that still layers well and is a steal at $43.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike outfits that require coordinating separates, a jumpsuit is a fuss-free outfit starter that layers seamlessly under cozy coats and sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Goldstein layers a bare base with a shimmer polish to get that gold and glitter nail that’s super pretty.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
The glasses will have a 70-degree field of view and optical see-through technology, Google said, adding that the device layers digital content into the user's physical worldview.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
Marion then layers muscle onto the face until he's created a realistic best guess of what the person might have looked like.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Or, go for a cordial, which layers meats, cheese, lettuce and tomato between cheesy bread.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The new Marshmallow Butterfinger layers the signature peanut-buttery crunch with a creamy marshmallow flavor that softens the bite without losing the bar's signature texture.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
This fall Rag & Bone launches Infuse, a men’s denim collection that layers craftsmanship and innovation to create bold, dimensional shades.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layers
Noun
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Large and textured buttons on the headphones offer tactile control of the volume levels and also function as a power switch and taking incoming calls from a smartphone.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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These odors are often exacerbated by high moisture levels from the sinks, showers, tubs, not to mention what gets flushed down our drains.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Blackwood’s absence piles it on with several layers of awful.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Then Carol piles everything on her plate into a rough slice of avocado toast, mashing them together in an improvised layer.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The airline’s new fare structure will let premium passengers choose between Basic, Classic, and Extra benefit tiers.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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But Netflix in its earnings call Tuesday hinted that adding HBO Max could allow Netflix to adjust its pricing tiers.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the end of lunch, the entire crew scoops their leftover food into a compost bin, and then neatly stacks their containers on top of each others.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Instead of playing Tetris with all the food storage containers in your fridge and freezer, invest in a set that stacks nicely.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This move seemingly kicked off a chain reaction across the upper echelons of luxury brands.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Abughazaleh has risen to the upper echelons of fundraisers, in part due to a massive social media audience.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Layers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layers. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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