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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
Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The necklace features a ruby on one side—representing Camilla’s July birthstone—and on the other side, the initials of her five grandchildren are engraved.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Their names are engraved on the Stanley Cup.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Those that dine here regularly get their own silver napkin ring engraved with their name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The jeans are made in El Paso from 12½ ounce Japanese denim and feature rivets with the company’s TL initials engraved on them.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
European-style art is engraved into the balcony walls, evoking the grand aura of classical theaters from past centuries.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Just their names — Austin, Paris, Hercules, Christopher Sheels, Richmond, Giles, Oney Judge, Moll and Joe — remain engraved into a cement wall.
—Tassanee Vejpongsa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The necklace features a ruby on one side—representing Camilla’s July birthstone—and on the other side, the initials of her five grandchildren are engraved.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Their names are engraved on the Stanley Cup.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Those that dine here regularly get their own silver napkin ring engraved with their name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
The jeans are made in El Paso from 12½ ounce Japanese denim and feature rivets with the company’s TL initials engraved on them.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
European-style art is engraved into the balcony walls, evoking the grand aura of classical theaters from past centuries.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Just their names — Austin, Paris, Hercules, Christopher Sheels, Richmond, Giles, Oney Judge, Moll and Joe — remain engraved into a cement wall.
—Tassanee Vejpongsa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraved
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Schaub etched his name in Texans history as the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards (23,221) and passing touchdowns (124).—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nothing is etched in stone as there are still deep concerns among key participants on and off the board that the onetime Bakersfield congressman lacks any real executive experience besides his short and unsuccessful 239-day stint as Speaker of the House.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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The names of every person who died in these two attacks are inscribed on the edge of the two reflecting pools.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some of the earliest writings — including those inscribed on papyrus in Egypt and later in ancient Greece and Rome — contain recipes for making medicines.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two princesses have carved out successful lives beyond palace walls.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Engraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraved. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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