pyramiding

verb

present participle of pyramid
as in layering

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  1. layering
  2. stacking
  3. piling
  4. banking
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  • The sweet spot is enough layering to create movement without disrupting fullness.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • By layering relevant shopper guidance on top of this, retailers can deepen customer trust and long-term brand loyalty.
    — Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of layering
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  • But there’s no reason to avoid stacking shades of mocha, caramel, walnut in one ensemble.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But for those craving something other than epic spectacle, Universal is stacking the lineup by releasing the small-scale romcom One Night Only, starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stacking
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  • In other words, dollars committed are piling up more than four times faster than hardware coming off the line.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On this night of all nights, the youngsters at play aren’t just piling into Ubers like spoiled rich kids.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of piling
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  • Rather than banking the unexpected gain, CEO Tarang Amin said the company intends to reinvest virtually all of it into making its brands more competitive.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Michigan is banking that new offensive coordinator Jason Beck can unlock the potential that made Underwood such a coveted recruit.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of banking
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