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as in engraved
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 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
Since 2012, certain players and games are forever etched in the memories of those who watched.
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Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The fragrance comes in a black bottle with metallic gold and copper details and his signature etched across the front.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
The signatures of Vianney Halter and Massena also occupy a pride of place on the face, etched into the sapphire at 12 and 6 o’clock.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Those early lessons about latency; about whether, how, by whom, and when our signals are answered, become etched into the nervous system as blueprints for reliability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The damage topped $125 billion, but the images—families stranded on rooftops, bodies left in the open, chaos in the Superdome—etched themselves into the nation's conscience.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
That classical setting was a fitting way to remember the stoic Sandberg, whose name is forever etched into the city’s history as an iconic figure for the Chicago Cubs.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Over the past few years, Sombr has slowly but surely etched a space for himself as a bedroom pop artist operating in a mainstream pop world.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Noah even got a permanent reminder of this peaceful time in her life etched onto her body.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The fragrance comes in a black bottle with metallic gold and copper details and his signature etched across the front.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
The signatures of Vianney Halter and Massena also occupy a pride of place on the face, etched into the sapphire at 12 and 6 o’clock.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Those early lessons about latency; about whether, how, by whom, and when our signals are answered, become etched into the nervous system as blueprints for reliability.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The damage topped $125 billion, but the images—families stranded on rooftops, bodies left in the open, chaos in the Superdome—etched themselves into the nation's conscience.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
That classical setting was a fitting way to remember the stoic Sandberg, whose name is forever etched into the city’s history as an iconic figure for the Chicago Cubs.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Over the past few years, Sombr has slowly but surely etched a space for himself as a bedroom pop artist operating in a mainstream pop world.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Noah even got a permanent reminder of this peaceful time in her life etched onto her body.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for etched
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Members are honored with their names engraved on a beautiful stone plaque displayed prominently on the property.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The timepiece also has the team’s logo engraved onto the stainless-steel case back and houses the brand’s 32 caliber.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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The sensorial balm texture tints and polishes the lips, promising 48 hours of hydration encased in a pearl tube with LV-inscribed in gold.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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With over 250,000 poles across the globe, each inscribed in multiple languages, Peace Poles serve as a silent prayer for harmony among all people.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Edd Kimber, the original winner of The Great British Baking Show in 2010, has carved out a career in the food world after his victory.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jackson carved them up in the passing game, then sapped their souls with his scrambles.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Etched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etched. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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