as in etching
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as in inscribing
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone
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as in imprinting
to produce a vivid impression of
a scar that forever engraved the killer's face in the witness's mind
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Recent Examples of engraving
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The most eye-catching feature is the dial, marking a departure from the engraving seen in previous Urban Tribe releases.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Archaeologists in Poland recently uncovered a centuries-old ring with enigmatic engravings.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Water resistant to 10 bar, these chronographs are fitted with black rubber straps with a laser engraving of the APXGP team.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Fixed an issue where engraving was visible on incompatible weapons in the Forge.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The most eye-catching feature is the dial, marking a departure from the engraving seen in previous Urban Tribe releases.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Archaeologists in Poland recently uncovered a centuries-old ring with enigmatic engravings.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Water resistant to 10 bar, these chronographs are fitted with black rubber straps with a laser engraving of the APXGP team.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraving
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Christy, meanwhile, was being covertly investigated in 2007 over the theft of several artworks, including a 17th-century etching by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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For something more creamy, you’re best suited to turn to RMS’s nourishing matte formula, or keep it simple with an etching of a Glossier eyeliner pencil.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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Monumental staircases, fountains, friezes and portraits quietly transformed the Oasi Zegna landscape into a living museum, according to the company.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Inside the lobby, a large portrait of DeSantis is prominently displayed next to framed pictures of former Florida governors.—
Ana Ceballos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Stewart is still thanked by gay fans by creating such a rare, highly visible (albeit sad) representation.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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As the varying price of goods continues to dictate the ways in which the apparel industry will progress, functionality remains a pivotal factor in garment production—acting as a physical representation of the consumer’s desire for more authority over their life, their finances and their wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Time and time again, the AI spit out images that were strikingly, unmistakably...—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Scientists created the Mars rover's newest self-portrait by stitching together 59 individual images taken by Perseverance's camera, which is located at the end of its robotic arm.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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While that sounds like a pretty straightforward set up, there are plenty of dark twists and turns, including a chilling depiction of the aftermath of physical abuse.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraving. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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