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

History, whether acknowledged or not, is etched in our souls. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 For some, such as Kevin Gausman and Harper, returns are etched in their memories. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 29 June 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

One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
The firearm contained one spent round and three unspent rounds, which were each engraved with messages, according to charging documents.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of engrave

Noun

Certain photos of those rehearsal dinner attendees showed guests clutching black velvet boxes with an etching of two Ts and a heart.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
That’s not unlike classical diffraction gratings, whose periodic etchings split light into different colors and directions.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026

Definition of etching

Verb

When the Library of Alexandria disappeared, the knowledge inscribed on its scrolls was lost forever.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
The most notable finds were a group of gold coins dated to the reign of Roman emperor Constantius II, who ruled between 337 and 361, and a collection of about 200 ostraca—pottery fragments used as writing surfaces—inscribed in Coptic and Greek.

— Anne Doran for ARTnews, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of inscribe

Noun

The Hockey Hall of Fame told the Associated Press it is not directly involved with the engraving.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
In all, 29 non-player names were included in Carolina’s engraving, which is in line with other recent champions, including Florida’s 28 in 2025.

— Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of engraving

Verb

The Getty Suite speaks for itself with its throne-like chairs, opulent tapestries, carved rose wooden ceiling and connecting door into the Medici Suite (CH) where Getty put up some of his mistresses.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
But the real-estate niche that Berman had carved out for himself in New York was likely forever changed.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

Definition of carve

Verb

Formed from volcanic pumice sculpted by the wind and sea, Sarakiniko’s lunar-like appearance, contrasting with cobalt waters, is surreal.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Of course, there’s the open metal gear gate,, with the entire center console sculpted around it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026

Definition of sculpt

Verb

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
Understand cash inflow from cradle to grave and look at the forecast and cash flow weekly, holding everyone accountable for knowing their numbers and delivering on their numbers.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of grave

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