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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
There's even a nod to analog detail with depth of field lines decoratively engraved on the case and a read button that resembles a shutter release.
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Shirl Leigh
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
His name, though, wasn’t engraved on the Stanley Cup.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The names of the nearly 3,000 people involved in the build are engraved on a glass panel within the main staircase, in fact.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
There are more than 24,000 names engraved on the Memorial.
—Kenneth D. Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Most stonemasons engraved an average of 10 lines per day.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Additionally, each teaspoon is hand engraved with Camilla's initials.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Authorities have charged a 22-year-old named Tyler Robinson, who allegedly engraved messages into shell casings.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The venue includes a special entrance and a dedicated holding room behind the stage with a presidential seal engraved on the floor.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Shirl Leigh
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
His name, though, wasn’t engraved on the Stanley Cup.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The names of the nearly 3,000 people involved in the build are engraved on a glass panel within the main staircase, in fact.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
There are more than 24,000 names engraved on the Memorial.
—Kenneth D. Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Most stonemasons engraved an average of 10 lines per day.
—Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Additionally, each teaspoon is hand engraved with Camilla's initials.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Authorities have charged a 22-year-old named Tyler Robinson, who allegedly engraved messages into shell casings.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The venue includes a special entrance and a dedicated holding room behind the stage with a presidential seal engraved on the floor.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraved
Verb
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This call by the Bulls crew is forever etched into my brain.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Satellite imagery near Ajo, Arizona, showed what appeared to be bulldozer tracks cutting a path approximately sixty to seventy feet wide across a colossal fish etched into the earth.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
Verb
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It's always inscribed with cultural values and ideas.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tate — a Chicago native who started his high school career at Marist before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida, then starred as a receiver at Ohio State — wore a jacket with his mom’s name, Ashley Griggs, inscribed on the inside.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All of the buildings have these facades that are intricately carved in Baroque and Rococo designs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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Brilliant knots of newborn stars, dark rivers of dust and glowing cavities carved by stellar winds combine to create a vivid portrait of galaxies in constant motion.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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“Engraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraved. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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