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as in etched
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone
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as in imprinted
to produce a vivid impression of
a scar that forever engraved the killer's face in the witness's mind
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Recent Examples of engraved
Recruitment flyers featuring the words engraved on the bullet casings of the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk were reportedly distributed and hung around Georgetown University‘s campus.
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Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Authorities said that Joshua Jahn, 29, who shot people at the facility before turning the gun on himself, had engraved an anti-ICE message on a bullet casing.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Other recent shooters, including those who assassinated Charlie Kirk and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, have also engraved messages on bullets.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Each comes with a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback engraved with the artists signatures.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
One dedicated fan showed up in full crow cosplay, matching the aesthetic of her latest album cover, while another brought a detailed toy wooden replica of Cardi — complimented with pictures of her kids engraved on the figurine’s box.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Members are honored with their names engraved on a beautiful stone plaque displayed prominently on the property.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Here are the anti-suicide nets at Foxconn’s Chinese sweatshops, the teeny-tiny Apple logos engraved on the smallest iPhone parts to guard against unauthorized repair.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Authorities said that Joshua Jahn, 29, who shot people at the facility before turning the gun on himself, had engraved an anti-ICE message on a bullet casing.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Other recent shooters, including those who assassinated Charlie Kirk and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, have also engraved messages on bullets.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Each comes with a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback engraved with the artists signatures.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
One dedicated fan showed up in full crow cosplay, matching the aesthetic of her latest album cover, while another brought a detailed toy wooden replica of Cardi — complimented with pictures of her kids engraved on the figurine’s box.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Members are honored with their names engraved on a beautiful stone plaque displayed prominently on the property.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Here are the anti-suicide nets at Foxconn’s Chinese sweatshops, the teeny-tiny Apple logos engraved on the smallest iPhone parts to guard against unauthorized repair.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraved
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The glass, etched with descriptions in Greek and hieroglyphics, was a foundation plate that said the temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 1995, a gas giant known as 51 Pegasi b, which orbits a star similar to Earth's sun, etched its name in cosmic history as the first exoplanet ever discovered.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The dramatic manhunt, marked by rooftop clues and a rifle inscribed with meme-like taunts, unfolded with investigators racing to track a gunman in real time.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cox also revealed that bullet casings uncovered as part of the investigation into Kirk’s assassination had several messages inscribed on them.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
14 Sep. 2025
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These took many forms, from simple lines carved into the riverbank marking water levels, such as those at Elephantine near the southern border, to the elaborate structures incorporated into riverside temples of Kom Ombo and Luxor.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sledding down paths carved through a moonlit forest is a thrilling experience, and the adrenaline will work off any rich meal.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Engraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraved. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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