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
David Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The latest study provides evidence of deliberate symbolic engravings during the Middle Paleolithic in the Levant, which roughly spanned from 250,000 to 45,000 years ago.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The work is based on an engraving of Lady Charlotte Mary Harley that accompanied an edition of Finden’s Illustrations of the Life and Works of Lord Byron.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
An engraving notes the year it was installed: 1993.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
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Johannes Gutenberg combined woodblock engraving, coin-making and the wine press to create his printing press.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
The latest study provides evidence of deliberate symbolic engravings during the Middle Paleolithic in the Levant, which roughly spanned from 250,000 to 45,000 years ago.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The work is based on an engraving of Lady Charlotte Mary Harley that accompanied an edition of Finden’s Illustrations of the Life and Works of Lord Byron.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
An engraving notes the year it was installed: 1993.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraving
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For something more creamy, you’re best suited to turn to RMS’s nourishing matte formula, or keep it simple with an etching of a Glossier eyeliner pencil.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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There’s Damaraland, with the rock etchings at Twylfelfontein, one of my favorite places in the entire world.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some portraits explore sexuality more overtly than others, but all can be read in the spirit of the exhibition.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The author makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this article.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Newhouse family will continue as shareholders in the combined entity and have board representation.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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To backtrack: Sepideh Farsi was compelled by the images coming out of Gaza to travel there.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Russia is playing for time, evidently, and amassing forces on the eastern frontline, drone images show, ahead of a likely summer offensive.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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The team created ceiling frescoes reminiscent of artist Israel Rubinstein’s playful depictions of gaming scenes, and also looked to the works of Salvador Dalí and Meret Oppenheim for other inspiration.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Outside of the emotional rollercoaster of Keisha and Justin’s romance, the series offers generous and glittering depictions of family, friendship and young adulthood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraving. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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