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as in to imprint
to produce a vivid impression of
in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First Ladies
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Recent Examples of etch
Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
They are etched on the plaque and also in the hearts and minds of our students.
—Grant H. Cornwell, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
For a more subtle contrast, etch to remove the skin and some of the flesh without carving all the way through.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
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Verb
Alexander never got the chance to watch his hair go gray, or to see time etch his laugh lines into place.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
They are etched on the plaque and also in the hearts and minds of our students.
—Grant H. Cornwell, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
In recent years there has also been a spike nationwide in catalytic converter thefts, prompting police in Takoma Park, Md., to team up with a local mechanic to etch tag numbers on catalytic converters to deter thieves seeking the part for its precious metals.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
For a more subtle contrast, etch to remove the skin and some of the flesh without carving all the way through.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etch
Verb
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What is so extraordinary is that this artifact was engraved with a series of tiny, horizontal grooves, researchers said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Timex has also added a few thoughtful touches, like the pump style pushers and the Waterbury Watch Company logo engraved on the crown, which are nice throwback cues to the brands heritage.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Experts say the etchings were engraved there to ward off evil, trap demons and—in one case—curse an enemy.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Nov. 2024
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The anonymity of Doré and Pisan’s image enables more fluid possibilities for the viewer to inscribe their own meaning onto the prisoners.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The artwork features a typographic sculpture adorned with over 1,000 origami flowers inscribed with messages of peace.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The engravings from the Amud Cave artifacts, meanwhile, were found to have no clear orientation or patterning, consistent with functional use as tools for wearing down, smoothing or polishing.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Frankfurt silver inscription is an engraving on silver foil that consists of 18 lines written in Latin.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
4 Jan. 2025
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And unlike the rare total solar eclipse that carved a path of totality across only a portion of states in 2024, this month's lunar eclipse will be viewable in all of the lower 48 states.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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Shear also shows promise as a talented director of fellow actors while also carving himself a major role as Allen often did.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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To end, a sculpting massage was performed to enhance circulation, lift, and define the facial contour, and lastly, The Face Oil was applied all over the complexion for the makeup base. Follow me on Twitter.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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These pants provide tummy tuck control, accentuate your features and sculpt your legs.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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With that lead, investigators traced the mummy to a film production company that had purchased it in the ’60s.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Etch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etch. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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