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
Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The etchings reflect the 13-month lunar calendars the tribes used, with a different design on each of the 13 scales on a snapping turtle’s back.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
That irreplaceable work of art was one of several pieces that were stolen from the Dutch Room — four paintings and one etching were removed from their frames in the Dutch Room.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Her 60-pound etching press made the trip across the Southwest with her and her new husband.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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The etchings reveal plenty of traces of European pilgrims, too, including the autograph, dating back to the 1400s, of a German pilgrim named Johannes Poloner, who later wrote a detailed account of his journey to Jerusalem.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The etchings reflect the 13-month lunar calendars the tribes used, with a different design on each of the 13 scales on a snapping turtle’s back.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
That irreplaceable work of art was one of several pieces that were stolen from the Dutch Room — four paintings and one etching were removed from their frames in the Dutch Room.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Her 60-pound etching press made the trip across the Southwest with her and her new husband.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
Noun
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Now, the two collaborate on drawings, and Clottey develops them into large canvas works.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Often his drawings have paved the way for a later painting of the same composition.—
Ted Loos,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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His duplex shows a cultured side: Persian rugs, two statues of green, shin-high Vietnamese Foo dogs, framed lithographs of sailboats, watercolors of street scenes in Italy, a shelf of books on art, a rack of records of Mozart and Vivaldi.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Around the same time, Simpson started painting small watercolor portraits, a respite from the logistical demands of film.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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For her 2023 appearance, Palmer wore a strapless pastel pink, blue and white Sergio Hudson tweed gown.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Following some appearances at pre-parties leading up to the official day, the 18-year-old Kentucky Derby fixture made her arrival for the event’s celebration wearing an ethereal pastel blue off-the-shoulder gown by American eveningwear brand Mac Duggal.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
4 May 2025
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This season, Sellers showcased an ability to become a true playmaker at the next level, creating for her teammates and carving out space for her shot with nifty handling through the paint.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adams’ on-base prowess is a crucial piece of Mount Carmel’s attack, carving a path in the order for the high-scoring impact of McQuillan and junior infielder Anthony Chavez who follow him.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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What’s more, the cream lids are topped with a star encased in clear acrylic.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 May 2025
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A number of the pieces on display – including works in tempera, gouache, acrylic, oil, pencil, pen, and fiber – have rarely been seen outside private collections.—
Mackenzie Farkus,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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To be considered low-risk and ready for adoption, each animal must have tested negative for distemper at least once, have been in Fort Worth Animal Care for at least 21 days, have received at least two rounds of vaccinations including boosters and have been cleared by shelter staff, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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Infected female dogs can also spread distemper to their puppies via placenta.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
28 Sep. 2024
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The singer-songwriter has been displaying his visual artworks since 2007, when an exhibition of 200 watercolor and gouache paintings based on drawings and sketches opened in Germany.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Every aspect of each design, from sketching to gouache rendering to fabrication, is a product of the human hand.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rosewood Explorers is a clubhouse with supervised activities, such as sandcastle building, kite flying, pizza making, finger painting, and marching in a Junkanoo parade.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Do something fun and silly—like finger painting or completing a puzzle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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