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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
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Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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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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The man in the etching, the Good Samaritan, can transcend his nature, his inherent tribalism, and offer loving aid to one not of his own kind.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
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The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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Paul McCartney’s name popped up again as a micro-investor who helped support the hall’s construction, and our guide pointed out the guitar pick inscribed with his name on the artistic wall of symbolic picks.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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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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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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While major transportation corridors carved their way through California over the centuries, the green hills surrounding Ojai were left largely untouched—allowing the valley to become one of the most serene travel destinations in the Central Coast region.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Document a summer camping trip from Montana to Memphis with the goal of inspiring more Black and brown people to carve out their own spaces in America’s outdoors.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Treatments combine lasers, radio frequency, microcurrent and LED with sculpting massage and lymphatic drainage.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
7 Dec. 2025
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This chilly attachment helps push actives deeper into the skin while working to smooth and depuff for a sculpted, tauter look.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Nov. 2025
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Better yet, the superstar—who recently graved our TV screens on The White Lotus—worked with stylist Brett Alan Nelson to deliver custom outfits for the set.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard confirmed Tuesday that investigators traced the suspect to New York, where he was taken into custody by the Mount Vernon Police Department.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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However, most practices that enjoy global popularity today, especially those centered on the divine feminine energy of Kundalini, can be traced to a specific tradition called Kaula Tantra, which developed in the northeast of modern-day India near Kashmir.—
Anya Foxen,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Etch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etch. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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