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as in coats
to form a layer over
you should apply a coat of primer first, and then overlay it with two coats of paint
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as in overlaps
to lie over parts of one another
cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof
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Recent Examples of overlays
Layer Stretch is an additional control for all scene layers and overlays to manipulate an input or graphic.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The author overlays the bleak downtown’s empty storefronts, the rundown houses and harsh economics with the landscape’s sheer beauty.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Her pair featured metallic silver overlays across a black mesh upper, exaggerated rubber pods at the toe and sides and a bubbled heel inset that’s become a signature of the model.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
On June 30, the official Maxibon TikTok page posted a video that overlays Korzen's viral video with text announcing the return of a collaboration between the ice cream brand and Krispy Kreme.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Precision battery tracking Known as dynamic impedance spectroscopy, the technique overlays a multi-frequency test signal onto the standard charging or discharging current.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The author overlays the bleak downtown’s empty storefronts, the rundown houses and harsh economics with the landscape’s sheer beauty.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Her pair featured metallic silver overlays across a black mesh upper, exaggerated rubber pods at the toe and sides and a bubbled heel inset that’s become a signature of the model.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
On June 30, the official Maxibon TikTok page posted a video that overlays Korzen's viral video with text announcing the return of a collaboration between the ice cream brand and Krispy Kreme.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Precision battery tracking Known as dynamic impedance spectroscopy, the technique overlays a multi-frequency test signal onto the standard charging or discharging current.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlays
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This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Pacific hurricane season overlaps with Arizona's monsoon in August and September.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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It’s made from rust-proof galvanized steel that overlaps to keep the inside dry through storms and snowfall alike.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Overlays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlays. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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