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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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as in drawing
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Recent Examples of etching
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The floor piece is almost like making a rubbing or an etching of that part of the footprint of the museum.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Laser etching throughout the structure allows radar signals to pass through without compromising its heat-hiding abilities, according to SCMP.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Christy, meanwhile, was being covertly investigated in 2007 over the theft of several artworks, including a 17th-century etching by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The floor piece is almost like making a rubbing or an etching of that part of the footprint of the museum.
—Caitlin Woolsey, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Laser etching throughout the structure allows radar signals to pass through without compromising its heat-hiding abilities, according to SCMP.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Christy, meanwhile, was being covertly investigated in 2007 over the theft of several artworks, including a 17th-century etching by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
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Powerball 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 The Pick 10-23-24-35-41-42 Pick 3 1-4-4 Fantasy 5 13-33-34-38-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Here’s a look at July 19, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 19 drawing 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 Winning Cash4Life numbers from July 19 drawing 20-38-41-46-54, Cash Ball: 02 Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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This cotton maxi dress comes in 18 colors and styles, including gray stripes and a watercolor pattern.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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An exhibition on view now through October 19, 2025, at The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta co-curated by Sánchez, the Group’s last living member, features 77 works from all members including paintings, watercolors, drawings, and works on paper.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
11 July 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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Pair it with other pastels for a charming maximalist space, or use it alongside neutral white and cream tones to add vibrancy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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Each bungalow evokes its own unique spirit, with colorful pastel palettes paired with one-of-a-kind textiles and art collected from remote corners of the world, including from Kemble's personal travels.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Evoking the sky pool from the 2013 Tom Cruise sci-fi flick Oblivion, the transparent acrylic 9-meter-long (about 30 ft-long) pool stretches out from the center of the hotel, forming a watery roof above the reception area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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Shells can be decoupaged with stylish napkins (as seen in this DIY seashell trinket tray by creator Bek Marsden) or painted with acrylics.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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Two likely causes are an increase in food availability due to the recent wet winters (more rain leads to more plants and seeds, which lead to healthy rodent populations), and a cessation of the distemper epidemic that has decimated the populations of these animals in the Bay Area in recent years.—
Alison Hermance,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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Remember that raccoons can transmit rabies to people and pets and distemper to unvaccinated pets, so they should never be handled alive (or deceased).—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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The legendary artist and North Shore resident — who uses gouache paints to create lifelike depictions of Marvel and DC characters — is constantly creating.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 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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Her collection features millions of childhood artworks across developmental milestones — from scribbles to finger paintings and pictorial works — and has served as a major source of inspiration for Belott’s own artistic practice.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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For toddlers and preschoolers, focus on tactile or sensory exploration activities like finger painting with mud, stamping with leaves, or drawing in the dirt with sticks.—
Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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