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as in to imprint
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 engrave
Start engraving that Best International Feature Film Oscar now.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2025
The special edition iPhone is limited to just seven units, with each one having a unique number engraved on it.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
First, there were delays in getting the stone engraved.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The company also provides the option to engrave your initials on it.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 25 June 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2025
The special edition iPhone is limited to just seven units, with each one having a unique number engraved on it.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
First, there were delays in getting the stone engraved.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The company also provides the option to engrave your initials on it.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrave
Verb
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Lozada is exceptional in the lead role, delivering lines like flames being etched in the sky.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Grief has etched itself too many times into their faces to remain visible.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The four flacons are each filled with a different liquid and inscribed with the fragrance name (Papyrus Éternel, Iris Exquis, Encens Minéral, or Labdanum Brut).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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Like the original, its panels are inscribed with the names of 58,261 U.S Armed Forces members who were killed or went missing during the war.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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Antelope Canyon starts or ends at Lake Powell and goes on for 18 miles, with curved red rock formations carved deep into the earth, though of course, visitors only explore a small part of it.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fans left flowers, photos and messages carved into a tree outside the home, according to former owner Douglas Ousterhout.—
Nate Jones,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Engrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrave. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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