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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
Schaub etched his name in Texans history as the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards (23,221) and passing touchdowns (124).
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Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Nothing is etched in stone as there are still deep concerns among key participants on and off the board that the onetime Bakersfield congressman lacks any real executive experience besides his short and unsuccessful 239-day stint as Speaker of the House.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Pore Minimizing Skin Care in Your 50s People in their 50s are largely concerned with rewinding the clock on wrinkles that seem to be etched into place.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet, there was Ben Roethlisberger, who tossed a gutsy pass to Santonio Holmes — and the remarkable toe-tap catch for a go-ahead touchdown is forever etched in my mind.
—Chris Sprow, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The most subtle tribute of all is Ferdinand Piëch’s date of birth, April 1937, almost invisibly etched into the driver’s knee rest.
—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
Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Nothing is etched in stone as there are still deep concerns among key participants on and off the board that the onetime Bakersfield congressman lacks any real executive experience besides his short and unsuccessful 239-day stint as Speaker of the House.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Pore Minimizing Skin Care in Your 50s People in their 50s are largely concerned with rewinding the clock on wrinkles that seem to be etched into place.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet, there was Ben Roethlisberger, who tossed a gutsy pass to Santonio Holmes — and the remarkable toe-tap catch for a go-ahead touchdown is forever etched in my mind.
—Chris Sprow, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The most subtle tribute of all is Ferdinand Piëch’s date of birth, April 1937, almost invisibly etched into the driver’s knee rest.
—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
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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As part of the proposal, Watkins gave Johnson a piece of wood inscribed with Taylor Swift lyrics.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 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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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two princesses have carved out successful lives beyond palace walls.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Etched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etched. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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