copperplate

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Recent Examples of copperplate The resulting copperplate is dated July 4, 1823. Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 3 July 2020 For this work, the artist used a scraper on copperplate with determined strength, creating a print with a range of tone similar to watercolor. Peter Saenger, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2021 Those include open studio time every Monday afternoon, as well as copperplate etching with a master printmaker; monotype etching classes; drawing from the south; oil and watercolor painting classes; and Leonardo's Legacy classes. Sheila D. Grissett, NOLA.com, 17 Jan. 2021 Small wooden doors with the owners’ names painted in copperplate. Steve King, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2018 In Rothenburg, Germany, appreciate the printmakers selling etchings made with the same copperplate techniques that artist Albrecht Duerer used 500 years ago. Rick Steves' Europe, The Seattle Times, 25 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copperplate
Noun
  • Choose from a cursive, straight design, or a more modern side initial layout to pick the style that best captures the special mom in your life.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 5 May 2025
  • Strong reading skills are essential for success, and visitors should have someone in the group who can read cursive.
    Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Since, the Chuck Taylor has always been a symbol of self-expression, this year’s pride collection includes a new iteration of the shoe featuring unique designs including animal prints, flames all in rainbow colors.
    Essence, Essence, 16 May 2025
  • Delicate floral patterns were a defining characteristic of this style, which drew inspiration from American prairie, classic French and English Victorian prints.
    Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • There were not enough handwriting samples of John and Frank to make a comparison, and the FBI concluded the card was probably a hoax inspired by the intense and worldwide news coverage.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
  • Unleash Your Genius With art and the timeless power of handwriting being central to Moleskine’s ethos, Milan Design Week, held last month, was a fitting opportunity for a celebration of pen and paper.
    Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Inspired by her penmanship, the Crayola crayons came in handy as people sketched absentmindedly on paper surfaces throughout the meal.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Jeff Probst commented on this penmanship misdirection on the latest episode of his On Fire with Jeff Probst podcast.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Greek, also his country’s No. 1, had an easy finishing shot at the net, and duly ripped a backhand for a winner — straight into Fils’ upper body, who turned to the side as the ball struck him on his left arm.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • In the 10th game of the second set, Zverev was left bemused after a backhand from Davidovich Fokina was called in by the electronic line calling system.
    Matias Grez, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Which one of her books was turned into a 1995 film directed by Ang Lee, from a script written by Emma Thompson? 2 of 5 What is the name of the series that adapts Julia Quinn’s Regency-era romance novels about eight siblings in a noble family and their adventures in London’s high-society world?
    J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • Wynn, on the other hand, lobbied for the composer job, writing a theme for Death itself before a script was even in place.
    Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

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“Copperplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copperplate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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