as in etching
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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
Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Thanks in large part to the publication of Revere’s engraving, the moment became a rallying point for the anti-British sentiment that led to the Revolutionary War.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Just start engraving the Tony statues right now.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Berliner opted for the disc format over Edison’s cylinder, which made the engraving step much less difficult.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Thanks in large part to the publication of Revere’s engraving, the moment became a rallying point for the anti-British sentiment that led to the Revolutionary War.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
But in all realities, the E3 uses two auto-focus points – like a stereo range finder – for engraving over uneven or concave/convex surfaces.
—New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
Just start engraving the Tony statues right now.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraving
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Window tinting, clear coating, VIN etching, car locator services, life insurance and an extended warranty.—
Dave Lieber
Feb. 11,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Any of the original 19th-century art on the walls of every bedroom and hallway—from oil paintings to etchings to political cartoons warrant inclusion here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The robust, 1,800-plus-piece collection includes everything from photographs by Jamel Shabazz and sculptures by John Ahearn to portraits painted by Henry Taylor.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Digital twins are virtual models that incorporate a great deal of mechanical and engineering data, creating a like-for-like digital representation of a real object, such as an aircraft.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fate of Kansas City’s district Amid the political wrangling, one looming legal case could decide the fate of Kansas City’s congressional representation.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Conceived by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the sculptural, curvy building transformed the image of Australia when it was unveiled in 1973.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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But his man-of-the-people image has suffered some serious blows over the past year, and a corruption scandal has proved particularly damaging to a president elected on a promise to clean up politics.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Siqueira said her most meaningful tattoo is a depiction of a phoenix.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraving. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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