overlay
verb (used with object)
to lay or place (one thing) over or upon another.
overlays
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pluralof overlay.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Augmented reality is a technology that overlays digital displays against real-world surroundings.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
She bristles when she realizes some dentists are using AI images to upsell patients—deploying color-coded overlays to dramatize borderline findings and justify questionable treatments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
As team principal Andrea Stella put it: "When we look at the GPS overlays, we see that Mercedes is faster in some of the corners."
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The newest tax strategies for investors are actively managed long/short SMAs and options overlays.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
I stare at the overlays on the tinted windows, currently showing an empty car interior so that no one will be able to see us both inside.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
