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Recent Examples of encrusted
The antique dazzler was crafted in 1938 by Cartier and comes encrusted with 203 diamonds.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 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
Before work, my Volvo was fully encrusted, the door frozen shut.
—Elizabeth Kelsey, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The high-neck lace dress featured floral motifs and was encrusted with pearls.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Their debut album, Bergtatt (1995), released when singer Kristoffer Garm Rygg was 18, inspired a whole universe of nature-drunk folk metal; meanwhile, Nattens Madrigal (1997) is a prime example of the most scabrous and distortion-encrusted recesses of black metal.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 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
Before work, my Volvo was fully encrusted, the door frozen shut.
—Elizabeth Kelsey, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The high-neck lace dress featured floral motifs and was encrusted with pearls.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Their debut album, Bergtatt (1995), released when singer Kristoffer Garm Rygg was 18, inspired a whole universe of nature-drunk folk metal; meanwhile, Nattens Madrigal (1997) is a prime example of the most scabrous and distortion-encrusted recesses of black metal.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encrusted
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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
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The shrinking lake left behind a wasteland crusted in toxic salt.—
Michael Snyder,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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The high-frequency detail that was already fading from atmospheric absorption got smeared further.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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Grainy mustard smeared on a chunk of corned beef is delicious too.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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The formula is richer than a typical lotion thanks to shea butter, but it’s designed to absorb gradually overnight rather than leaving skin feeling coated.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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The shrimp were tender with a little char, coated in a garlic chili glaze that added a mild kick without being overwhelming.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Our boot laces were broken and knotted, our tattered and ice-caked pants flapped around our legs, and at night our wet clothing froze stiff.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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These windows will be covered with translucent film of different Idaho mountain ranges, giving those inside privacy while allowing natural light to flow through into the lounge, which can hold up to 500 people.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Almaraz’s role was never formally defined, but he was believed by top officials to bring good luck, and all of his travel expenses were covered.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Encrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encrusted. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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