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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
As he got caught up, Spoelstra reflected back to the movie Miracle, which celebrated what stands etched as the miracle-on-ice victory of the United States over the then-USSR and eventual gold at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Perez has the words etched on his glove, a daily reminder of the high expectations that have been set — both internally and externally.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The changes are etched into the cells’ epigenome, the instructions that tell each cell to read specific genes that control their function, explains Ferdinand von Meyenn, who studies nutrition and metabolic epigenetics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Unsettlingly revealing and with masterful aesthetics, Yulia Lokshina’s brilliant documentary stays etched in memory long after the end credits.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
February 22, 1980, is a day forever etched in history.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
The idea here was that this material remains stable across conditions over extended periods, so the code etched onto it would be repeatedly readable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Anchored by a 56-foot indoor heated pool, the spa is framed in soft lighting with mirrors and custom ceramic interiors etched with mountain motifs.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
That wear functioned as an analog data set, a record of actual gameplay etched into stone.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Perez has the words etched on his glove, a daily reminder of the high expectations that have been set — both internally and externally.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The changes are etched into the cells’ epigenome, the instructions that tell each cell to read specific genes that control their function, explains Ferdinand von Meyenn, who studies nutrition and metabolic epigenetics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Unsettlingly revealing and with masterful aesthetics, Yulia Lokshina’s brilliant documentary stays etched in memory long after the end credits.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
February 22, 1980, is a day forever etched in history.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
The idea here was that this material remains stable across conditions over extended periods, so the code etched onto it would be repeatedly readable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Anchored by a 56-foot indoor heated pool, the spa is framed in soft lighting with mirrors and custom ceramic interiors etched with mountain motifs.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
That wear functioned as an analog data set, a record of actual gameplay etched into stone.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for etched
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Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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To disassociate Braunau from Hitler’s legacy, the town government in 1989 placed a granite block from the Mauthausen concentration camp quarry before the building, inscribed with a memorial to the victims of fascism.—
Cary Lowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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It's always inscribed with cultural values and ideas.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The most coveted stays are the suites carved from former racquetball courts—dramatic, loft-like spaces with soaring ceilings that nod to the building’s past.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Winning in the city where the Cincinnati product came through with an NCAA singles title turned out to be a tough chore against the 29-year-old Townsend, who has won over hardcore tennis fans as a super mom who's carved out a fine career of a decade-plus.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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