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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 most subtle tribute of all is Ferdinand Piëch’s date of birth, April 1937, almost invisibly etched into the driver’s knee rest.
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New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
The hotel has an on-site library, an artist/writer residency program, and the Betsy Poetry Rail, an installation of poetry etched into metal in the courtyard.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The baritone etched himself in the national songbook as the translator of the irreducible dark and comely consciousness.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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
The wall was excavated more than 230 years ago, but some 300 inscriptions etched into it remained hidden until new technologies allowed researchers to identify them.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The Apple Card was different from a traditional credit card — with no number on the front and the users’ name etched in metal.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
The hotel has an on-site library, an artist/writer residency program, and the Betsy Poetry Rail, an installation of poetry etched into metal in the courtyard.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
The baritone etched himself in the national songbook as the translator of the irreducible dark and comely consciousness.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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
The wall was excavated more than 230 years ago, but some 300 inscriptions etched into it remained hidden until new technologies allowed researchers to identify them.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The Apple Card was different from a traditional credit card — with no number on the front and the users’ name etched in metal.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for etched
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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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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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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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