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Recent Examples of inlay
As a tribute to travel in the city of London, a miniature suitcase is inlaid with mother of pearl featuring a Claridge’s luggage tag and a Union Jack flag.
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Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Defined by custom white oak millwork embellished with crystal Tiffany marble, Estremoz marble lined walls, and Pentelikon marble band and inlay with an oak herringbone floor, this space is reminiscent of recent Kith Women builds in Chicago and New York City.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
There’s even a red brick sidewalk that winds through the city and is inlaid with bronze medallions honoring famous people who have visited.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2025
His work is distinguished by rich stones intricately cut, some inlaid in geometric or other patterns, some stacked on edge.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Defined by custom white oak millwork embellished with crystal Tiffany marble, Estremoz marble lined walls, and Pentelikon marble band and inlay with an oak herringbone floor, this space is reminiscent of recent Kith Women builds in Chicago and New York City.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
There’s even a red brick sidewalk that winds through the city and is inlaid with bronze medallions honoring famous people who have visited.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2025
His work is distinguished by rich stones intricately cut, some inlaid in geometric or other patterns, some stacked on edge.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlay
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Oval Glass Doors That front door with an oval glass inset?—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Each tile was hand-painted in the perfect blue with a crackled glaze and then inset into a rich, dark stained wood.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2026
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Artists apply paint to replicate skin tones, and hair is inserted strand by strand.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department inserted itself into Peters’ bid to be released while her state appeal was considered.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's no numbered ticketing system, so keep track of your place in line or a regular will cut in front of you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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As director Bill Benz noted in our profile of Chris Fleming, Live at the Palace feels like a wildlife documentary, where the cameras move, zoom, and cut in hopes of capturing this majestic creature in its element.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most homeowners purchase and install new flooring in the spring or summer, so the best time to buy flooring for discounts is in the late fall or early winter.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Kane County Health Department has partnered with community organizations to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes, making the life-saving medication easier to obtain quickly and discreetly.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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