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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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Minnesotans whose names were also inscribed at the memorial and who are being recognized this week are Anoka County Sheriff’s Detention Deputy Richard Legler, who was ambushed nearly 40 years ago, and Red Lake tribal police officer Jesse Branch.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Branwell’s friend John inscribed his name on the family memorial plaque.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 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 17 May. 2026.
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