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as in to imprint
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 engrave
Brunson’s Clutch Player of the Year trophy — an elegant, glass prize that looks like a vase with a gold jump shooter floating in the middle — arrived from the NBA weeks ago with an error: His name wasn’t engraved in it.
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And white is really the color that is engraved in my memory about Morocco.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Four names – Valentina, Maria, Angela and Alicia – are engraved in metal near the bow of the boat.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
The logos and collaboration details are engraved the case back.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And white is really the color that is engraved in my memory about Morocco.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Four names – Valentina, Maria, Angela and Alicia – are engraved in metal near the bow of the boat.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
The logos and collaboration details are engraved the case back.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrave
Verb
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An image of one of the youngest hostages, Stuart Lockwood, having his hair stroked by Hussein is etched in many people’s memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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There will be a new name etched on the trophy and the sentimentalists out there would be pushing for Kohli, who deserves the best man speech rather than being the bridesmaid again.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The clues first turn up inscribed in a 9th-century Tibetan scroll and then — Da Vinci Code style — in the 1600s in masterpieces painted by Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, El Greco and Rembrandt.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The garden will have the names of Bluebell, Moley and Beth, as well as Charles' dog Snuff, inscribed on a path.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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This program carves the path to transform its matriculants from a high school senior into an empathetic, well-rounded physician ready to make an impact.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Instead, airlines are now carving out cheaper fare classes exclusively for multi-passenger bookings, reversing traditional booking dynamics.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Engrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrave. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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