Synonyms of overlays

overlays

verb

present tense third-person singular of overlay

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coats
• covers
• sheets
• blankets
• carpets
• overlies
• wraps
• overspreads
• envelops
• curtains
• mantles
• circles
• shrouds
• encircles
• clothes
• veils
• encloses
• shawls
• enshrouds
• cloaks
• encompasses
• enwraps
• swathes
• enrobes
• enswathes

2

as in overlaps

to lie over parts of one another

cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overlaps
• overlies
• laps
• overspreads
• shingles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overlays

Ten straight hours of baking are edited into 90-second reels of prep work on Roll & Dough’s social pages, which Pierre, who is soft-spoken yet brutally honest, overlays with confessional voiceovers. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Another iteration with a white upper and midsole features blue gradient overlays and matching Air Max units, while the third opts for all-black. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

However, some lenders may set higher credit score requirements, called lender overlays, which can affect eligibility. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

For more detail, eclipse expert Xavier Jubier’s website overlays the eclipse’s path on Google Maps, which allows zooming down to the street level. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Simply point your phone’s camera at nearby buildings or landmarks, and the app overlays arrows and other visual cues to show you exactly which way to head. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Rather than replacing existing systems, 1001 overlays them with a live operational model that analyzes data, predicts problems, and recommends—or automates—the best course of action before issues escalate. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

These devices may be attached externally, hidden inside the pump, or paired with cameras or keypad overlays to capture PINs. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

Surgeons operated from a cockpit in the operating room, using an input device that provided real-time augmentation, overlays, and tactile paddles while viewing a 3D monitor fed by multimodal imaging. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025