1
as in etched
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 imprinted
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 engraved
To thank Murph, Wetzel bought her a pistol engraved with their names and the song’s title that took three months to make.
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
Oscar trophies were now circulating the room, as winners had finally finished making their party rounds — all stopping at Governors Ball to get their awards engraved.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The case—built from wood species living in The Glen Grant Distillery’s Garden of Splendours—is engraved with Himalayan Blue Poppies, which have grown in the garden for almost 140 years.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
To still take part in the Disney magic, switch out your Apple Watch band for these silicone ones engraved with park icons like the castle, Epcot ball, Mickey, and Minnie.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Visually, there is a new front shield with a topography map engraved in it—the Kebnekaise Mountain range in Arctic Sweden, complete with geographical coordinates.
—Chad Kirchner, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
The star dropped his trophy off and graciously posed for selfies with fans as his actor got engraved.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
In one corner, guests had the opportunity to have their statues engraved—ensuring that nearly everyone could partake in the celebration—though many lingered until the party’s near end.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The cookies are engraved with nine designs inspired by the artist, such as vinyl records and a guitar pick.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
Oscar trophies were now circulating the room, as winners had finally finished making their party rounds — all stopping at Governors Ball to get their awards engraved.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
The case—built from wood species living in The Glen Grant Distillery’s Garden of Splendours—is engraved with Himalayan Blue Poppies, which have grown in the garden for almost 140 years.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
To still take part in the Disney magic, switch out your Apple Watch band for these silicone ones engraved with park icons like the castle, Epcot ball, Mickey, and Minnie.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
Visually, there is a new front shield with a topography map engraved in it—the Kebnekaise Mountain range in Arctic Sweden, complete with geographical coordinates.
—Chad Kirchner, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
The star dropped his trophy off and graciously posed for selfies with fans as his actor got engraved.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
In one corner, guests had the opportunity to have their statues engraved—ensuring that nearly everyone could partake in the celebration—though many lingered until the party’s near end.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The cookies are engraved with nine designs inspired by the artist, such as vinyl records and a guitar pick.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Engraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraved. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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