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Recent Examples of encrusted
Pictures show the iron cannon heavily encrusted with dirt and corrosion after being unearthed at the site.
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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
The antique dazzler was crafted in 1938 by Cartier and comes encrusted with 203 diamonds.
—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
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
The antique dazzler was crafted in 1938 by Cartier and comes encrusted with 203 diamonds.
—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
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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On one visit, the pizza was smeared in a creamy, garlicky white sauce with a smattering of roasted broccoli.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Clearly, the presence of sugar was no deterrent, as the dog appeared to have enthusiastically investigated the fallen bag, emerging with powdered evidence smeared across his face.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Inside a Sur La Table kitchen located in Topanga Village in Woodland Hills, a group of participants roll up their sleeves, hands lightly coated in flour, preparing to take on one of the most technically demanding pastries in the world, the croissant.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That’s not carbon-coated or carbon-looking.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 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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Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Encrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encrusted. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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