Example Sentences

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Augmented reality is a technology that overlays digital displays against real-world surroundings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Investors should use fundamental overlays when buying laggards and avoid selling strong momentum tech stocks, Parker advises.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

There are HOA rules, local municipal codes, environmental overlays and restrictions that could govern exactly what you can do to your trees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Then, with what it deduces about an individual's personality, the AI overlays that on top of what advertisers already know about people.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 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