ETCH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈech

Definition of etch

as in to engrave

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 to imprint

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 etch

Verb

That result remains etched in the standings but is finally blurred from McVay's mind. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The drones etched across the sky images from the museum’s collection including Banksy’s Girl with Balloon, the Millennium Falcon, and a self-portrait of Frida Kahlo. — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026

Noun

Ichor Holdings — Shares soared 37% to a 52-week high after the maker of semiconductor equipment parts said strong demand for etch and deposition intensity services fueled a fourth-quarter earnings beat. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 No one has to paint with oils, or etch metal or stone, or sculpt from marble to get an image or a statue. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for etch

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Verb

Encrusted with four dainty rubies, the medallion is engraved with Kelce’s jersey number, 87.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
If the latter film were to win, the Academy Award would also have the country that submitted it engraved on the statuette as well.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of engrave

Noun

Lulu and Georgia’s glass butter dish with a traditional silhouette and old-school etching feels like a stylish reedition of the dishes your grandparents grew up with.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
For deeper etching, a polishing compound and pad may restore the finish.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

Definition of etching

Verb

Additional discoveries include scarabs inscribed with the names of kings and deities, together with amulets for protection, fertility, and strength, reflecting the political and religious structures of the time.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Trump posted on Truth Social earlier in the week that the renovation will not take place unless courts lift a judge’s order that has prohibited his name from being inscribed on the facade of the complex.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of inscribe

Noun

Purdey, the gunmaker and field-sports clothing brand owned by Richemont, on Thursday unveiled a full lifestyle offering inspired by its historic Rose & Scroll engraving.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Its existence was recorded in a renowned engraving by Paulus Pontius, designed by Peter Paul Rubens and bearing an inscription noting that the portrait was based on a work by Vélazquez.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of engraving

Verb

As such, Buffalo’s Thanksgiving night battle with Kansas City is all but guaranteed to carve out a record delivery for NBC; the 10th meeting between Allen and Mahomes is expected to sail past the 35 million-viewer mark.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Huckabee slammed the French leader’s controversial comments, suggesting France carve out a slice of the French Riviera instead.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of carve

Verb

Seated Nymph was sculpted by the Italian artist Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, also known as Antico, in 1503.

— News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2026
In contrast, except for volcanic Io and Titan's water-ice surface sculpted by organic liquids, an extraterrestrial mapper's material is straightforward.

— Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of sculpt

Verb

In one cemetery, families of deceased cartel operatives erected graves the size of suburban homes.

— Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Aprendi no que consiste o verdadeiro alimento há muitos anos, quando tive problemas estomacais tão graves que só conseguia reter os alimentos mais básicos.

— Blithe Holcomb Hogan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Definition of grave

Verb

What to See A tribute to photographer Irving Penn at the MEP traces his career between 1947 and 2008, including legendary fashion photos from Paris, as well as his collaboration with Japanese designer Issey Miyake.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
In Conversation Marion Gibson traces the real story behind 17th-century England’s witchcraft panic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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