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as in etched
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone
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as in imprinted
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 engraved
Members are honored with their names engraved on a beautiful stone plaque displayed prominently on the property.
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The timepiece also has the team’s logo engraved onto the stainless-steel case back and houses the brand’s 32 caliber.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Twelve designs from the foundation of the collection, each piece is engraved with Latin inscriptions such as amor vincit omnia, ‘love conquers all’ or per aspera ad astra, ‘through hardships to the stars’.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
On the titanium casebacks of the Endurance Pro watches, the NFL Shield is engraved.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The dress features a high neck at the front, a low back, leather straps, and buckles with the Gucci logo engraved.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Each dancer's suitcase also came with a name tag engraved with their initials and a letter from Beyoncé and her Parkwood Entertainment company.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Every guest also took home a custom silver jewelry dish engraved with their name as a special keepsake.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Some were just engraved in stone.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The timepiece also has the team’s logo engraved onto the stainless-steel case back and houses the brand’s 32 caliber.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Twelve designs from the foundation of the collection, each piece is engraved with Latin inscriptions such as amor vincit omnia, ‘love conquers all’ or per aspera ad astra, ‘through hardships to the stars’.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
On the titanium casebacks of the Endurance Pro watches, the NFL Shield is engraved.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The dress features a high neck at the front, a low back, leather straps, and buckles with the Gucci logo engraved.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Each dancer's suitcase also came with a name tag engraved with their initials and a letter from Beyoncé and her Parkwood Entertainment company.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Every guest also took home a custom silver jewelry dish engraved with their name as a special keepsake.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Some were just engraved in stone.
—Simon Bland, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraved
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Since 2012, certain players and games are forever etched in the memories of those who watched.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fragrance comes in a black bottle with metallic gold and copper details and his signature etched across the front.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sensorial balm texture tints and polishes the lips, promising 48 hours of hydration encased in a pearl tube with LV-inscribed in gold.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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With over 250,000 poles across the globe, each inscribed in multiple languages, Peace Poles serve as a silent prayer for harmony among all people.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Edd Kimber, the original winner of The Great British Baking Show in 2010, has carved out a career in the food world after his victory.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jackson carved them up in the passing game, then sapped their souls with his scrambles.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Engraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraved. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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