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marquetry
noun
mar·que·try
ˈmär-kə-trē 
variants
or less commonly marqueterie
: decorative work in which elaborate patterns are formed by the insertion of pieces of material (such as wood, shell, or ivory) into a wood veneer that is then applied to a surface (as of a piece of furniture)
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Each one was crafted using ground-breaking new techniques in 3-D ink layering, 3-D marquetry, and laser etching.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The bag is made of leather covered with gold leaf, with leather marquetry combining five different textures to render the blooms.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Details including carpet patterns, ceiling features, marquetry and inlay details will pay homage to the Ambassador’s seasonal residence, aslong with original artwork from Punjabi artists.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The bag is made of leather covered with gold leaf, with leather marquetry combining five different textures to render the blooms.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Details including carpet patterns, ceiling features, marquetry and inlay details will pay homage to the Ambassador’s seasonal residence, aslong with original artwork from Punjabi artists.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for marquetry
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“Marquetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquetry. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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