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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
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
This is thanks to the AI boom that drives significant investment in advanced chips (such as high-bandwidth memory or HBM) that require Lam Research’s specialized deposition and etch equipment for complex manufacturing processes.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
To add details, etch swooping lines around the holes by scraping away the pumpkin's outer skin to create contrast.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The White House and Senate Republicans have expressed openness to some changes, which Democrats are insisting be etched into law.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026
This is thanks to the AI boom that drives significant investment in advanced chips (such as high-bandwidth memory or HBM) that require Lam Research’s specialized deposition and etch equipment for complex manufacturing processes.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Choose an ammonia-free cleaner since ammonia can corrode metals and potentially etch glass over time.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
To add details, etch swooping lines around the holes by scraping away the pumpkin's outer skin to create contrast.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etch
Verb
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The necklace features a ruby on one side—representing Camilla’s July birthstone—and on the other side, the initials of her five grandchildren are engraved.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The center is engraved in a pattern of undulating rays emanating from the hour and minute guichets (windows), meant to resemble the edges of clouds pierced through with sunlight.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Walcott wrote poetry based on Doig’s paintings, and, in response, Doig made etchings inspired by Walcott’s poetry.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Key Background The iconic diamond was originally a gift from Mughal emperor Shah Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627, to his wife Nur Jahan, whose name is inscribed on the pendant’s surface.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Techniques like laser cutting and engraving add texture, while mineral pigments create metallic finishes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Hašek and Tomáš Vokoun are the clear top two all-time, but Petr Mrázek, Ondřej Pavelec, Roman Turek, Michal Neuvirth and Roman Cechmánek all carved out impressive NHL careers.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The downhill was already one of the signature events of Alpine skiing, a can’t-look-away showcase as women carve down mountains, around curves and over jumps, pushing 80 mph.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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The former tends to focus on facial sculpting tools such as gua shas and microcurrent devices alongside cosmetic treatments; the latter emphasizes things like diet, anti-stress tactics, and supplements (still with the goal of slimming or sculpting the face by reducing inflammation).—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Liu felt rejuvenated while sculpting a life away from the rink.—
Elliott Almond,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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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Here, visitors can trace their family lineage all across North America and Europe.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The blurred surge, of course, traces back to K-beauty, where this finish has been popular for years.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Etch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etch. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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