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Definition of pyramidnext
as in layer

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as in to layer

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Recent Examples of pyramid
Noun
Kennedy’s new pyramid places meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables at the top (most consumed), and tapers down through fruits and vegetables to whole grains. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 Anglada said FirstRand views the company as a specialized technology and platform provider that enables access to the base of the pyramid in ways a traditional bank cannot replicate. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 Every tea is curated using the finest whole leaves, and the brand's signature pyramid infuser is not only beautiful, but also allows the tea leaves to fully unfurl and infuse flavor. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 Using pyramid buys is a strategy that requires extreme discipline and planning ahead. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pyramid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pyramid
  1. layer
  2. stack
  3. bed
  4. pile
  5. rick
  6. mound
  7. bank
Noun
  • And new tests that came with the standards were often bundled with teacher evaluations, adding another layer of resistance.
    — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This liquid blend forces a protective layer of formamidinium iodide to gather naturally on the top surface of the crystal.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of layer
Verb
  • On the flip side, recruiters see resumes stacked with keywords for candidates that lack relevant experience.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Yet this season begins with a selection of coaches who, while stacked with potential, are short of elite medals and whose mythology is yet to be written.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of stack
Noun
  • For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Shocking-pink bougainvillea and electric-blue morning glory twine up columns, providing a brilliant shot of color, while Javanese four-poster beds and rattan sun loungers are piled high with downy mattresses and cushions in Marni prints.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • Investor enthusiasm surged as buyers piled into a Chinese national technology champion.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and pile the blueberry filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Wilderness Trail takes their time with everything, from using sweet mash (instead of the usual sour mash) to aging their whiskey in lower warehouse ricks for better flavor development.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Definition of rick
Verb
  • Mistakes to Avoid Never disturb a fire ant mound before treating it, says Abraham.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With a mounding growth habit, these plants require no pruning or deadheading to keep blooming for months.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mound
Noun
  • The tall bleached ''bathtub ring'' is visible on the rocky banks of Lake Powell on August 01, 2026 in Page, Arizona.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bitcoin moves value globally without requiring banks or institutions of any kind, provides final settlement without an issuer, and allows anyone to verify its supply.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bank

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“Pyramid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pyramid. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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