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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The engraving on the face of the seal shows the King, 76, seated on a throne, and the reverse depicts the Royal Arms designed by Heraldic artist Timothy Noad.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 May 2025
That included months of discussion concerning the ring’s shape, the engraving on it, plus the choice of stones in the final design.
—Constance Droganes, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
These engravings contribute to the layered spiritual and political history of the site, reflecting its significance across faiths and borders.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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The engraving, however, is particularly extraordinary and those that already know Naoya Hida will recognize it instantly.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
The engraving on the face of the seal shows the King, 76, seated on a throne, and the reverse depicts the Royal Arms designed by Heraldic artist Timothy Noad.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 May 2025
That included months of discussion concerning the ring’s shape, the engraving on it, plus the choice of stones in the final design.
—Constance Droganes, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
These engravings contribute to the layered spiritual and political history of the site, reflecting its significance across faiths and borders.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraving
Noun
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The floor piece is almost like making a rubbing or an etching of that part of the footprint of the museum.—
Caitlin Woolsey,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Laser etching throughout the structure allows radar signals to pass through without compromising its heat-hiding abilities, according to SCMP.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 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
Noun
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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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But amidst this necessary reckoning, depictions of joy and meaning have been lost.—
Samantha Mann,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The way augmentations start to affect people, changing their personalities as well as their bodies, plus depictions of class inequality and the rise of fascism make the show’s world eerily familiar in 2025.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraving. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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