as in drawing
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as in engraving
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
the artist etched his landscape on a copper plate
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as in imprinting
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 etching
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
But the new exhibition features a print of an etching of Darling’s design, which starred mallards.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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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Mysterious etchings at what appears to be a Los Angeles rail yard have captured the attention of internet sleuths.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
But the new exhibition features a print of an etching of Darling’s design, which starred mallards.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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 eighty-one-year-old Crumb, dressed in a long dark coat and his trademark fedora and Coke-bottle glasses, looked over his drawings as if trying to place old acquaintances at a party.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Night: 1-9-1 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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In his memory, his family and Groveland Gallery are mounting an exhibition of Murray’s new watercolor paintings, most of which are inspired by the Boundary Waters.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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Kids painting class: Kids can learn how to paint with watercolors at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Find a fun shade of blue or a spring pastel to tuck in your tween's Easter egg.—
Erinne Magee,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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Picture pastel cottages, rocking chairs on porches and sunrises over the Atlantic.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This season, Sellers showcased an ability to become a true playmaker at the next level, creating for her teammates and carving out space for her shot with nifty handling through the paint.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adams’ on-base prowess is a crucial piece of Mount Carmel’s attack, carving a path in the order for the high-scoring impact of McQuillan and junior infielder Anthony Chavez who follow him.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The intraocular lenses are made of silicone, acrylic, or other plastics and are coated in material to protect the eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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To be considered low-risk and ready for adoption, each animal must have tested negative for distemper at least once, have been in Fort Worth Animal Care for at least 21 days, have received at least two rounds of vaccinations including boosters and have been cleared by shelter staff, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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Infected female dogs can also spread distemper to their puppies via placenta.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
28 Sep. 2024
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Every aspect of each design, from sketching to gouache rendering to fabrication, is a product of the human hand.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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From a medieval English baptismal font with its original stucco intact (Blumka Gallery, D7) to a strangely jubilant gouache of a volcanic eruption in 1830 (Hill-Stone, D3), the fair still leans on museum-grade objects that boast enough oddity to beckon the wallets of collectors.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rosewood Explorers is a clubhouse with supervised activities, such as sandcastle building, kite flying, pizza making, finger painting, and marching in a Junkanoo parade.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Do something fun and silly—like finger painting or completing a puzzle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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