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as in to imprint
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 engrave
The second image was a close-up of a dog wearing a collar and a tag engraved with the album title.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Champions of this endeavor wanted to engrave the 1866 Act into the Constitution.
—Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
As is done at every bi-annual event, the names of the 165 veterans engraved on the black granite Duty and Service Wall were read aloud.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Or, if investment jewelry would be more appreciated, go for a piece like Tiffany’s Diamond and Mother-of-pearl Circle Pendant ($3,100 plus engraving costs on tiffany.com), engraved with her name to commemorate all of that hard work.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Champions of this endeavor wanted to engrave the 1866 Act into the Constitution.
—Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
As is done at every bi-annual event, the names of the 165 veterans engraved on the black granite Duty and Service Wall were read aloud.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Or, if investment jewelry would be more appreciated, go for a piece like Tiffany’s Diamond and Mother-of-pearl Circle Pendant ($3,100 plus engraving costs on tiffany.com), engraved with her name to commemorate all of that hard work.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrave
Verb
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And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
24 June 2025
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It's etched so clearly into their minds, and with an ever-growing slate of references across media, it's earned a long-term spot in the cultural zeitgeist.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Acutis will be joined by the blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati when he is inscribed in the book of saints.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The winning team has its name inscribed on a metal plaque added to the Cup.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
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Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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Banda went on a walk in the area, rough terrain carved with steep cliffs and covered with thick forest, and nearly lost her life with a misstep that dropped her hundreds of feet and out of reach for days.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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“Engrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrave. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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