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overlay

[oh-ver-ley, oh-ver-ley] / ˌoʊ vərˈleɪ, ˈoʊ vərˌleɪ /


Example Sentences

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The other is an overlay of orange and yellow splotches on the land.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“I m not sure why he was sanctimonious and agressive when detailing the harvey weinstein allegations,” Epstein wrote. “now watching the overlay , its amazing.”

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

"When you overlay those two things, it's striking."

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

An options overlay can also work with concentrated stock positions.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

The rain had condensed on the windows, covering the cracked windshield like a filmy overlay of lace.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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