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as in imprinted
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 etched
The name gets etched onto the bottom.
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Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The frustration was etched on Nikola Jokic’s face.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In these plans, recalled Douglas Vakoch, president of Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) International in San Francisco, huge diagrams would be etched on large expanses of land here on Earth.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These are ultrathin materials etched with tiny patterns.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Sophomore Brynnley Krauchun has already etched her name in Andrew’s record books as a state qualifier in wrestling.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Bamboo motifs are laser-etched throughout the collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Mendoza’s name might already be etched into the card NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will use to announce the Raiders’ top selection.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This week will remain etched on my heart.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The frustration was etched on Nikola Jokic’s face.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
In these plans, recalled Douglas Vakoch, president of Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) International in San Francisco, huge diagrams would be etched on large expanses of land here on Earth.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These are ultrathin materials etched with tiny patterns.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Sophomore Brynnley Krauchun has already etched her name in Andrew’s record books as a state qualifier in wrestling.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Bamboo motifs are laser-etched throughout the collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Mendoza’s name might already be etched into the card NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will use to announce the Raiders’ top selection.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This week will remain etched on my heart.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for etched
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There's even a special entrance for the president and a dedicated holding room behind the stage with a presidential seal engraved on the floor.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Flip it over, the caseback is engraved with the own logo for Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) lifestyle brand and record label, making this a true pièce unique.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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It's always inscribed with cultural values and ideas.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tate — a Chicago native who started his high school career at Marist before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida, then starred as a receiver at Ohio State — wore a jacket with his mom’s name, Ashley Griggs, inscribed on the inside.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Maryland Retail Alliance pushed hard against this bill and successfully carved out several exceptions during the legislative process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dosunmu carved whoever Denver put in front of him.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Etched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etched. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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