Definitions

superimposed

[soo-per-im-pohzd] / ˌsu pər ɪmˈpoʊzd /

VERB

lay over something else

Synonyms

STRONG

cover overlap

Example Sentences

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These structures have a built-in twist, either left- or right-handed, that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

East Londonderry MLA Hunter was targeted in a deepfake video four years ago, when her face was digitally superimposed on to the face of another person.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Norwood's Instagram page includes headshots from faux filming tests and an advertisement spoofing programs on the BBC, including being superimposed on the often-star-studded couch on BBC's The Graham Norton Show.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

A unique, new line of MLB hats for fans displays a team’s uniform logo with the same team’s hat logo superimposed on top of it in the center.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

The words are superimposed on a cascade of banned books, dangerous books.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed