as in drawing
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as in engraving
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 imprinting
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 etching
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Window tinting, clear coating, VIN etching, car locator services, life insurance and an extended warranty.
—Dave Lieber
feb. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The bowl itself looks like a flower petal, and features detailed, spiral etching in the center.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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Noun
Shirahama’s detailed etching and line work make the manga feel like an old picture book come to life, and her paneling and layouts are astonishingly detailed and gorgeous.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Window tinting, clear coating, VIN etching, car locator services, life insurance and an extended warranty.
—Dave Lieber
feb. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
This will create a problem known as etching that leads to dullness and surface damage of the floor.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The bowl itself looks like a flower petal, and features detailed, spiral etching in the center.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
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The genius behind the drawings was an illustrator named Gerry Gersten.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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The drawings made by Ukrainian children affected by the war were offered to visitors to touch and look through while listening to recordings of their stories.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Since Europeans considered literacy a crucial marker of civilization, the engraving highlights English hopes that Indigenous Americans could rapidly embrace the colonists’ culture.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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All are produced using combinations of gemstones, enamel and engraving techniques executed with fine Italian craftsmanship.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Which is, aesthetically, a bit like trading a watercolor painting for a Renaissance ceiling.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Contemporary watercolor portraits, traditional Mexican motifs like the Sacred Heart and altar shrines, as well as handmade ceramics are included in the art collection that brings a personable touch to the other three bedrooms, each boasting a distinct wash of color.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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The chain capitalized on the popularity, releasing a $3 pastel mini tote on April 8, 2025 also flew off the shelves.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Falling somewhere between a fresh pastel and a polished neutral, the hue brings a sense of lightness without sacrificing sophistication.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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That package gives the ES a near-luxury-limo flavor, especially for buyers more interested in being driven than carving corners.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Grant is a lift-all-boats attraction for a sport that’s been steadily carving out space in the public consciousness.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The tank, containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate used to make plastics and acrylic paints, threatened to explode as its internal temperature rapidly rose to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Many of those operations used petrochemical products and solvents such as resins, adhesives and acrylic compounds like methyl methacrylate, the chemical at the center of the Orange County crisis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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At one preschool, Kate crouched beside children exploring nature outdoors, handled newts from a pond and joined the students in sculpting tree roots from clay.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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That said, Evermore's summer programming—beach DJs, movie nights on the sand, a resident sand sculpting artist, and holiday weekend events like a July 4th carnival and Labor Day Bay Games—makes staying put genuinely tempting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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