ENGRAVING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of engraving

as in etching

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verb

present participle of engrave

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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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

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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

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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

Noun

Wiley noted that his role as the painter of President Barack Obama’s official portrait —mentioned by Scavino in a podcast interview—might have something to do with the work’s targeting.

— News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026
Appeal for leniency Rivera has submitted about 50 letters of support to Damian, filling about 95 pages and presenting a portrait of the former congressman markedly different from the one offered by prosecutors.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

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After reporting that a number of talent agents were circling the AI actress for representation, the story quickly sparked a global debate and firmly put Zurich at the forefront of the conversation.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Create a cross-functional team comprised of legal, ethical, technical and business, with diverse representation and the authority to halt deployments that fail safety standards.

— Jessica Vitiritti, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of representation

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The Senate passed a bill Monday night that aims to regulate college sports after several court cases in recent years dramatically overhauled NCAA rules and allowed student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, known as NIL.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
View gallery - 11 images Ahead of the upcoming fall sales season, smart home robotics brand Narwal has announced an exclusive early access promotion on its flagship robot vacuum and mop system, the Narwal Flow 2.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of image

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The depiction of schizophrenia on screen — especially in horror movies — has largely seen the mental health condition linked to violent and unpredictable rages, showing people when something has gone horribly wrong.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Davis looked to the 1920s for the collection, drawing on artist Charles Demuth’s depictions of sailors, dockworkers and flappers gathering in speakeasies.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

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