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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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Each coaster has an etching of something that is uniquely Louisville, from the city's skyline to its many pronunciations and the Fleur-de-lis emblem.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
In falling in the opener of their short road trip to the Great Lakes region, rookie Kon Knueppel closed the gap on etching his name into NBA lore.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The personalization options vary, with the brand offering several different techniques based on the product; foil debossing, engraving, embroidery, vinyl decals, laser etching, and hand stamping are all in the repertoire.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Each coaster has an etching of something that is uniquely Louisville, from the city's skyline to its many pronunciations and the Fleur-de-lis emblem.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners on hardwood, stone, or tile, as these can dull surfaces and cause etching over time.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
In falling in the opener of their short road trip to the Great Lakes region, rookie Kon Knueppel closed the gap on etching his name into NBA lore.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
Noun
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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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There will be free refreshments and opportunity drawings while attendees obtain the catalog featuring the center’s class schedule.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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But in all realities, the E3 uses two auto-focus points – like a stereo range finder – for engraving over uneven or concave/convex surfaces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Nov. 2025
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Just start engraving the Tony statues right now.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Scrolling through the results, Benning then selected a diverse set of reference images and turned these into digital collages on an app on their phone, finally executing them on paper through the highly personal and painstaking medium of watercolor.—
Alex Bacon,
Artforum,
10 Feb. 2026
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Patchwork prints, especially done up in watercolor hues, are a refreshing way to dial up the saturation in the bathroom without settling on any one solid hue.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 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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Lean into the fabrics’ inherent romance by looking for skirts in floral patterns or soft, ethereal pastels, like lavender and peach.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another delightful touch: cotton pajama sets in pretty pastels, a classic high-end Japanese hotel amenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Feb. 2026
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Earle visited it often throughout his life, playing soccer in the grass and, according to an anecdote in Bernstein’s book, carving his name into a wooden deck overlooking the park.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jordan and her siblings have been carving new lives for themselves ever since.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Layering oil, acrylic and plaster on canvas, her art is a process of accumulation, textures applied to capture the brush of wind and the shift of light.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are already stickers with this texture that just stick to the surface, but nail experts can also do it from scratch by first applying nail polish and then a layer of clear acrylic.—
Paola Zamarripa,
Glamour,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The former tends to focus on facial sculpting tools such as gua shas and microcurrent devices alongside cosmetic treatments; the latter emphasizes things like diet, anti-stress tactics, and supplements (still with the goal of slimming or sculpting the face by reducing inflammation).—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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