layer upon layer
Frequency: 5.96.1 per million words
many layers of something, one on top of another; often more formal or literary
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Examples (10)
- The remains lay buried under layer upon layer of black earth.
- She painted layer upon layer of color onto the canvas.
- The city's history was built layer upon layer over centuries.
- Mist enveloped the mountains, forming layer upon layer of ethereal white.
- The architect designed the building with layer upon layer of protective insulation.
- His narrative unfolded, revealing layer upon layer of complex emotions.
- The archaeological dig uncovered layer upon layer of ancient civilizations.
- She carefully wrapped the delicate porcelain, layer upon layer of tissue paper.
- The government introduced layer upon layer of regulations, making the process cumbersome.
- The truth was hidden beneath layer upon layer of deception and secrecy.