as in overlap
a partial covering of one thing by an adjoining member
a scalloped pattern formed by the imbrication of the rounded roof tiles
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Recent Examples of imbrication
Art’s imbrication in networks of money and power is hardly a contemporary phenomenon.
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Rachel Wetzler, The New Republic, 26 Feb. 2018
Rachel Wetzler, The New Republic, 26 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbrication
overlap
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Both tea and coffee provide powerful nutrients – many that overlap –that support overall health, and moderate intake of either beverage has been associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their stories have zero overlap.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Imbrication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbrication. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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