archaic
as in to etch
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface laid to rest under a stone insculpt with the figure of an angel

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  • April 12 will remain etched in the memory of El Malilla, the reggaetón mexa star who brought the Sonora stage at Coachella to a thrilling close on Saturday night.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Rory McIlroy is etched in golf history as a career grand slam winner.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.
    Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Rather than use conventional watch hands, his system featured rotating discs inscribed with the minutes and hours, which were hidden beneath the watch’s main dial.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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  • On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Interestingly, Auriga Spa has also carved out a niche with travelers making their way through Singapore's Changi Airport, a major global transit hub.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Insculp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insculp. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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