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as in to imprint
to produce a vivid impression of
in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First Ladies
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Recent Examples of etch
Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
When a handful of renderings leaked prematurely, the initial reactions focused on ostensibly vulgar details, especially bronze accents that looked implausibly golden in the renderings and a presidential seal etched on one wall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
No one has to paint with oils, or etch metal or stone, or sculpt from marble to get an image or a statue.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades.
—Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
When a handful of renderings leaked prematurely, the initial reactions focused on ostensibly vulgar details, especially bronze accents that looked implausibly golden in the renderings and a presidential seal etched on one wall.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
Noun
Its range of offerings includes deposition, etch, cleaning, inspection, ion implantation, and advanced packaging.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
No one has to paint with oils, or etch metal or stone, or sculpt from marble to get an image or a statue.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etch
Verb
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The Revere bowl was hidden for decades by the descendants of the secret resistors whose names are engraved on its surface.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
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Almost every surface is laser-engraved with text, in thirteen languages.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Some examples from Myers include the subtle etching in marble, the soft wear of limestone, the lived-in texture of linen, or the subtle fading and marks that form in hardwood floors.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Nearly every Giant who saw the field wore the cap, but three Giants inscribed a message on their hats, while one player avoided the Pride cap entirely.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The tradition started when the artists inscribed each victim’s name on a ribbon and then sent them to Orlando in the months following June 12, 2016.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The first release includes eight pieces, with designs that reference the Night Court’s imagery through celestial shapes, wing-like details, lockets and engraving.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The Treasury spokesperson declined to comment on Solimene’s current status but confirmed that Michael Brown, a top Beach aide, became acting director of engraving and printing on May 18.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But even these trails, like the ones Vernon carved out with friends near his home in Bella Vista, have had a positive effect.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The pieces, from 2019, were originally carved from oak trees and then cast in bronze.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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It’s nicely sculpted with a curvaceous feature that its glossy salespeople will tell you is reminiscent of a Bugatti hypercar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Shapellx swimsuits have taken me from about 85 percent confident in a swimsuit to 100 percent, thanks to their smoothing, shaping and sculpting technology.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Understand cash inflow from cradle to grave and look at the forecast and cash flow weekly, holding everyone accountable for knowing their numbers and delivering on their numbers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Las acciones de Google son especialmente insensibles y graves ante el cierre administrativo temporal del gobierno (shutdown), ignorando las peticiones de funcionarios gubernamentales y organizaciones hispanas que les solicitaron mantener la programación de Univision en el paquete principal.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The loop traces the shoreline with views of the straits, Arch Rock, and the cliffs beyond.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Brunson traced it to something less complicated.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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“Etch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etch. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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