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noun

Definition of engravingnext
as in etching

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verb

present participle of engrave
1
as in inscribing
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone

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2
as in imprinting
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 engraving
Noun
Unlike the repeatability of CNC production, each Eagle & Summit is individually worked by experienced engraving artisans directly on the titanium surface. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 The result is a unique 3-D effect that goes beyond simple pad printing or engraving. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has sparked controversy by engraving the names of his wife and five children on the Stanley Cup. — Eric MacRamalla, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 In another text, Robinson alluded to engraving messages on bullets. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for engraving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraving
  1. etching
  2. inscribing
  3. portrait
  4. representation
  5. image
  6. depiction
Noun
  • Lulu and Georgia’s glass butter dish with a traditional silhouette and old-school etching feels like a stylish reedition of the dishes your grandparents grew up with.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For deeper etching, a polishing compound and pad may restore the finish.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
Definition of etching
Verb
  • Roupp could not recall previously inscribing that message on his cap during a game.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
  • Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of inscribing
Noun
  • Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While a portrait collection of the resort’s presidential guests caters to quite a fitting name, there’s a new top tier spirit and fine wine collection–along with swanky designs, space for live music, and eventually, a game of pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • His addition was part of the network's post-George Floyd hiring push, during which ESPN publicly emphasized race and representation in its talent strategy.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, her commitment to representation and community remains a central element of her work, both on and off the stage.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of representation
Noun
  • As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • The play’s depiction of extrajudicial killing and out-of-control military leadership resonate with Whitford.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of depiction

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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraving. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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