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
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
But the library has some ghost stories of its own: In its crypt, learn about the haunting history of the prison, complete with graffiti and etchings from former inmates.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The artist took inspiration from classical mythology and other print artists for the series, which includes 100 etchings made between 1930 and 1937.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
What's next: The city plans to install panels that reflect Indigenous history, along with etchings depicting native plants and their uses, in the area next year.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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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
But the library has some ghost stories of its own: In its crypt, learn about the haunting history of the prison, complete with graffiti and etchings from former inmates.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The artist took inspiration from classical mythology and other print artists for the series, which includes 100 etchings made between 1930 and 1937.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
What's next: The city plans to install panels that reflect Indigenous history, along with etchings depicting native plants and their uses, in the area next year.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
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The show also features original works by the Italian artist, including 20 drawings and a group of maquettes — preliminary models in wax and clay.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Winners will be notified via contact information provided and do not need to be present at the drawing.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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The only records of the mural’s past glory are a photograph, several sketches, a few etchings and a pair of watercolors that the French emperor Napoleon III gave to Queen Victoria in 1855.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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From outdoor yoga to watercolor painting, take inspiration from the colors, sights, and smells of spring.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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While the front of each watch features a grand feu enamel dial executed over a hand-guilloché base in a beautiful pastel color, the reverse features one of four reproductions of a book-sized Persian painting executed in the space of just 2 sq. cm.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Natural colors can be sensitive to heat, light, oxygen and changes in pH. Pigments extracted from berries, cabbage, and red radishes, for instance, may register as a purply-blue when used in a neutral-pH cookie dough but change to a pastel pink when added to an acidic lemonade.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The river is only partially responsible for carving out the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon.—
Joe Salas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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Once Smith gets going, Kelly really starts carving teams up.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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It’s made with a blend of acrylic and cotton material, which yields a cozy knit texture perfect for staying warm and snuggly on chillier spring days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, his acrylic domed skylights have been replaced with sturdier material that retains Kahn’s honeycomb design.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The support is fine linen, made from fibrous flax rather than fluffy cotton, while the paint is distemper, a fragile form of whitewash mixed with powdered colors.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2024
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That includes preventive treatments for fleas and ticks and vaccinations for distemper and rabies, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2025
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Visitors will be able to get close up with the rich and intricate details in 40 years of Mead’s gouache paintings, an experience that photographs of his work can’t possibly replicate.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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And in its gallery on Melrose, the dealer is showing that Lipsky remains active, with a suite of acrylic gouache abstractions all dated to 2024.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Feb. 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 11 Apr. 2025.
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