etched

verb

Definition of etchednext
past tense of etch
1
as in engraved
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface the artist etched his landscape on a copper plate

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2
as in imprinted
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 Synonyms for etched
  1. engraved
  2. inscribed
  3. carved
Verb
  • She was supposed to inhabit a temple of black granite, its walls engraved with scientific formulas and the names of great English writers.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Close attention should be paid to its metal closure and an accompanying medallion that’s been engraved with both the ETRO logo and a Pegaso logo using the same methods employed to mint coins.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of engraved
Verb
  • In early December, UNESCO inscribed a brand new batch of international traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
  • It was found close to the sites of early synagogues, mosques and churches and was inscribed with the 10 Biblical laws in Paleo-Hebrew script.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of inscribed
Verb
  • Set in caves, perching on cliffs, or carved into basalt, these spiritual sites span many faiths and locations.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
  • James Lindsay, the founder and CEO of Rap Snacks, has carved out a unique niche in the consumer goods industry by merging his passion for snacking and hip-hop culture.
    Delano Massey, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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