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Recent Examples of encrusted
The woman said her jewelry, which included multiple David Yurman pieces with precious stones and some that were diamond-encrusted, was stolen from her luggage during a layover on April 11, a police affidavit said.
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Jeff A. Chamer
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Go with buttery scallops or fresh grouper encrusted in coconut for your entrée or opt for some sushi, like the sunset roll—tuna, avocado, octopus, shrimp tempura, and a spicy soy sauce.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The gown, made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, was exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearls and diamanté crystals that formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lopez kept the high-octane showgirl glamour going with a pair of towering cream leather thigh-high boots, which were also encrusted in a crystal diamante pattern.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Pictures show the iron cannon heavily encrusted with dirt and corrosion after being unearthed at the site.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The diamond- and sapphire-encrusted rings include engravings of the 2024 and 2025 trophies on both the outside and inside of the ring.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Lemon spritzes complement crudos, crustacean pastas and salt-encrusted, whole fish prepared by executive chef Agostino Petrosino, who’s helping the place get up and running, and chef de cuisine Carmine Nozzolino, who’s in for the long haul.
—Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Paton is rolling into the offseason with diamond encrusted Walmart gift card in his wallet.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Jeff A. Chamer
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Go with buttery scallops or fresh grouper encrusted in coconut for your entrée or opt for some sushi, like the sunset roll—tuna, avocado, octopus, shrimp tempura, and a spicy soy sauce.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The gown, made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, was exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearls and diamanté crystals that formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lopez kept the high-octane showgirl glamour going with a pair of towering cream leather thigh-high boots, which were also encrusted in a crystal diamante pattern.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Pictures show the iron cannon heavily encrusted with dirt and corrosion after being unearthed at the site.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The diamond- and sapphire-encrusted rings include engravings of the 2024 and 2025 trophies on both the outside and inside of the ring.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Lemon spritzes complement crudos, crustacean pastas and salt-encrusted, whole fish prepared by executive chef Agostino Petrosino, who’s helping the place get up and running, and chef de cuisine Carmine Nozzolino, who’s in for the long haul.
—Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Paton is rolling into the offseason with diamond encrusted Walmart gift card in his wallet.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encrusted
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Such hospitality was reserved for a narrow category of humanity, resembling as closely as possible those local barons whose surnames crusted the stones of local cemeteries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the pigment and gum are largely invisible, because harding and Upkett smeared them with white paint used by the Carnegie Museum to cover its walls.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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The Orbánists first ignored them, then smeared them.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Once the fibers appear flattened, coated with dust, or no longer attract particles, they should be discarded.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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It should be noted that the underside of the bladder (which is in contact with the user's back) is coated with soft-touch fabric, plus an optional mesh back panel can be added for extra breathability.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
Verb
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My sneakers caked tall with snow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Also, a magenta bed once owned by a Vegas drag queen that couldn’t be restored in time for the show (too much hair spray caked on the headboard).—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The fan continued over the barrier, fell in front of a red ad for a local butcher shop and landed in an area covered by grass and dirt at the west end of the bullpen.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of supportive sandals, including ones that support your feet all day at theme parks and music festivals, plus flip-flops that are actually comfortable.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Encrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encrusted. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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