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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
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Little detail is known about exactly what each of the underground caverns held or when, but etchings by 18th-century Italian classical archaeologist and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi show it as a lively part of the city center.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Glenna can’t get Ellen to answer the door and soon leaves, a worried look etching her brow.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Enhancements were implemented in the processes of spraying, etching, tensioning and assembly to ensure peak performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Little detail is known about exactly what each of the underground caverns held or when, but etchings by 18th-century Italian classical archaeologist and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi show it as a lively part of the city center.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Noun
Additionally, Aetrex offers a foot measuring technology service with a customization station that allows for embroidery onto totes, T-shirts, and more, as well as laser-etching engraving on the ubiquitous water bottles.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Glenna can’t get Ellen to answer the door and soon leaves, a worried look etching her brow.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
Verb
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Thanks for giving me my tombstone engraving!—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 work was also funded from the proceeds of the historical society’s 2023 upscale tag sale of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe furnishings and watercolor paintings.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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As a counterpoint to the cleaner vibe, there were numerous decorative trends — painterly watercolor prints; florals, both printed and appliquéd; fly-away feathers, and a whimsical use of shimmer and shine.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Evans recommends carving out some time to complete tasks like returning dirty dishes or mugs from elsewhere in the house to the sink.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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That type of change, however, might attract opposition from lawmakers who have reservations about carving out antitrust exceptions for select companies and businesses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s color choices, accessories, and attire for the second state visit to the U.K. might seem reminiscent of both the late Queen Elizabeth II’s pastel preferences and the woody side of English country life.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The pastel counterbalances the darker and mid-tones in the forecast.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new version of the legging removes the front seam and includes subtle sculpting details.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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In sculpting the Xenomorph suit, discussions about how the suit would appear in the show, and to have the creature bounce light on camera began.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Seal cracks with caulk, such as silicone, elastomeric latex or silicone/acrylic.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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