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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
An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Federal officials said anti-ICE messaging was engraved on rounds found near Jahn’s body.
—Michael Dorgan , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The minimalist 18k gold band features sweet hidden details, including the couple's wedding date engraved on the inside.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Recruitment flyers featuring the words engraved on the bullet casings of the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk were reportedly distributed and hung around Georgetown University‘s campus.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Authorities said that Joshua Jahn, 29, who shot people at the facility before turning the gun on himself, had engraved an anti-ICE message on a bullet casing.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Each comes with a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback engraved with the artists signatures.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Federal officials said anti-ICE messaging was engraved on rounds found near Jahn’s body.
—Michael Dorgan , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The minimalist 18k gold band features sweet hidden details, including the couple's wedding date engraved on the inside.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Recruitment flyers featuring the words engraved on the bullet casings of the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk were reportedly distributed and hung around Georgetown University‘s campus.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Authorities said that Joshua Jahn, 29, who shot people at the facility before turning the gun on himself, had engraved an anti-ICE message on a bullet casing.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Big medals and engraved swords to the technical contributors, especially director of photography Adrian Biddie, whose light tones and droll eye add color and panache to Princess‘ appealing look.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Each comes with a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback engraved with the artists signatures.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraved
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Brick can be etched or discolored by strong cleaners, and the mortar is especially susceptible to damage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But according to Dangbei, the cause is a Fresnel lens (one with concentric rings etched into the surface).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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The practice began in earnest with Anders Breivik, who in 2011, motivated by White supremacy, carried out a mass killing of over 70 people in Norway, Rutland said, adding Breivik inscribed slogans on his weapons and gave them names after Norse gods like Odin and Thor.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Verbatim Thurgood Marshall In a speech marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, Marshall argued that its framers intentionally inscribed slavery into the American economy.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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From Bocairent, carved into the rock, to Requena, with its wine tradition and underground cellars; from Ayora and its imposing castle to Chelva with the Water Route, or Chulilla and its hanging bridges , every village blends heritage with breathtaking natural landscapes.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yao, known for her razor-sharp performances and social activism, has carved a niche as both a box office draw and a producer with a conscience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Engraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraved. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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