engraved

Definition of engravednext
past tense of engrave
1
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 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 Flip it over, the caseback is engraved with the own logo for Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) lifestyle brand and record label, making this a true pièce unique. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026 According to Queen and Consort, Prince Philip designed gold compacts engraved with his and Elizabeth's initials in jewels for the party. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 But the responsibility of all adults to protect the health of all kids is also engraved in that Declaration, Article 25. Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • The base of the print was nearly permanently etched to the surface of the build plate, having printed too closely to it.
    Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
  • Every chat with Claude or GPT runs on the same underlying machinery that calculates spreadsheet totals and renders video games—silicon wafers etched with billions of microscopic switches, organized into specialized processors.
    Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
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  • It's always inscribed with cultural values and ideas.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • 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
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  • Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • Most of these caves were carved out during the medieval era.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026

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“Engraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraved. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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