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 actress made a classic black-and-white color palette look so new in a double-breasted black velvet blazer layered over a crisp-white button-down shirt.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
The big disparities come from individual contracts layered on top of that flat system.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The hack works best if duvets are secured properly or layered separately to prevent shifting.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Stefon Diggs New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrived in a black zip-front jacket with a pale shearling-style collar, layered over a white ribbed tank.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
Cropped at the waist with a collarless neckline, this style can be worn as a top sans anything underneath or layered over a tank or thin sweater with dark denim flares and ballerina flats completing a runway-worthy look.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Use the frosting over brownies or bars, layered between cookies, spread on graham crackers, or in a bowl as a dip for fruit or cookies.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
While a chunky choker doesn’t necessarily need to be layered to make a statement, heed the call of more metal by styling it with some longer, dainty necklaces.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Queen Latifah appeared regal in flowing black gown layered with a sheer cape, styled with bold gold statement jewelry.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
The big disparities come from individual contracts layered on top of that flat system.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The hack works best if duvets are secured properly or layered separately to prevent shifting.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Stefon Diggs New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrived in a black zip-front jacket with a pale shearling-style collar, layered over a white ribbed tank.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
Cropped at the waist with a collarless neckline, this style can be worn as a top sans anything underneath or layered over a tank or thin sweater with dark denim flares and ballerina flats completing a runway-worthy look.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Use the frosting over brownies or bars, layered between cookies, spread on graham crackers, or in a bowl as a dip for fruit or cookies.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
While a chunky choker doesn’t necessarily need to be layered to make a statement, heed the call of more metal by styling it with some longer, dainty necklaces.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Queen Latifah appeared regal in flowing black gown layered with a sheer cape, styled with bold gold statement jewelry.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layered
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This is not your typical Aladdin’s Cave vintage shop, where rails are stacked on top of each other and garments fill every corner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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What Betta Fish Actually Need Betta fish are commonly displayed in small cups stacked next to and on top of each other, where their striking colors are contrasted against their fellow fish to the left and right.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Parchment is piled high at its base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Massive snow banks, often piled high in urban areas, make already-scarce parking even more limited.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Layered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layered. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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