ETCH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈech

Definition of etch

as in to engrave

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface the artist etched his landscape on a copper plate

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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

Verb

But images of France's hottest summer remain etched in memories — and in the artwork of illustrator Marina Antonova. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 Certain dates are forever etched into the American consciousness. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2026

Noun

Ichor Holdings — Shares soared 37% to a 52-week high after the maker of semiconductor equipment parts said strong demand for etch and deposition intensity services fueled a fourth-quarter earnings beat. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 10 Feb. 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 See All Example Sentences for etch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for etch

Verb

Encrusted with four dainty rubies, the medallion is engraved with Kelce’s jersey number, 87.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
If the latter film were to win, the Academy Award would also have the country that submitted it engraved on the statuette as well.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of engrave

Noun

Lulu and Georgia’s glass butter dish with a traditional silhouette and old-school etching feels like a stylish reedition of the dishes your grandparents grew up with.

— Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026
For deeper etching, a polishing compound and pad may restore the finish.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

Definition of etching

Verb

Trump posted on Truth Social earlier in the week that the renovation will not take place unless courts lift a judge’s order that has prohibited his name from being inscribed on the facade of the complex.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
In the Middle East, where gods were born, where narratives were sacred and the books in which they were inscribed considered sacramental, the ancient narratives are glorified again.

— Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of inscribe

Noun

The two even broke into an adorable engraving dance to the live band waiting for the work to be done.

— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Alongside producing glassware and private commissions, the studio hosts occasional workshops in glass engraving and open houses.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of engraving

Verb

It was carved by Quinhagak residents somewhere between 400 and 600 years ago and was one of thousands of cultural objects scattered along the coastline.

— Samantha Watson, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
If the Dolphins can’t manage a pass rush, combined with their interior run defense appearing to be porous, Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey will carve them up.

— Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of carve

Verb

Among them is a towering totem pole consisting of hats, including Maison Michel’s signature cap with ears, sculpted by Amaury Darras, winner of the accessories grand prize at last year’s Hyères festival.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Its moribund eccentricities cannot be separated from the tenderness of its story because Rhys and co-writer and composer, Joss Holden-Rea, have taken the time to sculpt characters with interiority that feels invitational.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of sculpt

Verb

In one cemetery, families of deceased cartel operatives erected graves the size of suburban homes.

— Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Aprendi no que consiste o verdadeiro alimento há muitos anos, quando tive problemas estomacais tão graves que só conseguia reter os alimentos mais básicos.

— Blithe Holcomb Hogan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Definition of grave

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