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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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The firm previously worked to bring the Nashville staple, etch, to Franklin.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
These systems use ultra-short wavelengths of light to etch circuit patterns, enabling chips that are smaller, faster, and more efficient.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The firm previously worked to bring the Nashville staple, etch, to Franklin.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Noun
Glassware that is etched with fine scratches can sometimes be buffed and restored by a professional.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etch
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Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Federal officials said anti-ICE messaging was engraved on rounds found near Jahn’s body.—
Michael Dorgan , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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This technique combines traditional with etching, which removes the outer layer of skin instead of cutting all the way through the pumpkin.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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This etching makes a countertop easily stain and dulls the surface.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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The practice began in earnest with Anders Breivik, who in 2011, motivated by White supremacy, carried out a mass killing of over 70 people in Norway, Rutland said, adding Breivik inscribed slogans on his weapons and gave them names after Norse gods like Odin and Thor.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Verbatim Thurgood Marshall In a speech marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, Marshall argued that its framers intentionally inscribed slavery into the American economy.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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Overall, the ComMarker Omni X is one slick beast of a UV laser engraver for professionals that run trophy or custom engraving shops down to the regular ol' Joe Schmoe who's got a few bucks to spare ($4,599 of them, to be specific) and really likes to laser-engrave things.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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At this time little is known about Jahn’s beliefs or potential motivations, beyond the bullet engraving.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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And with Çalhanoğlu carving his own legacy in northern Italy both on-and-off the field, his name may be etched in Italian folklore forever.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Only time will tell what kind of career McCarthy can carve out for himself.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Alo Yoga 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging Jenner wore Alo Yoga's sculpting leggings that have a shiny finish thanks to the polyester and elastane fabric.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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According to a survey conducted by Sourcing Journal in partnership with Oritain, 63 percent of industry executives indicate traceability is a strategic advantage, yet just 44 percent are actively tracing goods.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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The island’s inhabitants trace their roots not to nearby shores but hundreds of miles away — in a historical saga connecting Tabarca to Italy and North Africa.—
Miquel Ros,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Etch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etch. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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