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noun

Definition of etchingnext
as in drawing

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verb

present participle of etch
1
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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2
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
Noun
Some examples from Myers include the subtle etching in marble, the soft wear of limestone, the lived-in texture of linen, or the subtle fading and marks that form in hardwood floors. — Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026 The man in the etching, the Good Samaritan, can transcend his nature, his inherent tribalism, and offer loving aid to one not of his own kind. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 May 2026
Verb
The Nike Air Max 95 Paisley sees its signature wavy stripes get a bandana print through laser-etching. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is reportedly on the brink of etching his name into the NBA history books. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for etching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
  1. drawing
  2. engraving
  3. watercolor
  4. inscribing
  5. pastel
  6. carving
  7. acrylic
  8. sculpting
Noun
  • The ticket matched four winning numbers and/but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 3, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • Saturday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings begat one jackpot winner.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of drawing
Verb
  • Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of engraving
Noun
  • Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of watercolor
Verb
  • Roupp could not recall previously inscribing that message on his cap during a game.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
  • Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of inscribing
Noun
  • Isla Fisher shines in pastel pink at the Serpentine Summer Party on June 23 in London.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • While the pastel was trending earlier this year, it’s officially been overtaken by its more summery sister.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 June 2026
Definition of pastel
Verb
  • Costume parties, spooky snacks and horror movie marathons do not have to wait until October, and dressing a watermelon like a jack-o’-lantern is arguably more fun than carving a pumpkin.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • Across the United States, a significant number of communities are experiencing a resurgence in the availability of local news from an evolving range of nonprofit outlets that are carving out a unique hometown niche.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
Definition of carving
Noun
  • The oil-and-acrylic painting was created, in part, with the aid of artificial intelligence.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
  • The Johnson-Sea-Link was a research submersible with a clear acrylic sphere that gave its pilot and observer a panoramic view of the deep.
    — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of acrylic
Verb
  • The sculpting silhouette looks much more expensive than its current sale price, too.
    — Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of sculpting

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