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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
Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Avoid bleach, ammonia, and other harsh chemicals that can strip the protective layer from the floor’s surface and cause dulling and etching.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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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
Bromine — used in etching processes that cut circuit patterns into wafers — is another element in the spotlight.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Avoid bleach, ammonia, and other harsh chemicals that can strip the protective layer from the floor’s surface and cause dulling and etching.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
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More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two hours of reading, drawing and conversation — anything but staring at screens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lubeck’s distinctive style—marked by one-of-a-kind antique stones and intricate hand-engraving work—caught Swift’s eye.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Less than six months after Cesar Chavez died, his family members were in Santa Ana engraving their names in cement during a groundbreaking for Cesar Chavez Continuation High School.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Merrill had also been selling prints of her watercolor paintings on Etsy, and as her YouTube following grew, so did her number of orders.—
Gili Malinsky
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Two standouts include the vibrant three-panel watercolor on silk of her palace in the lobby and the pink-and-gold, four-panel ombré wall art at reception, made of ceramic tiles from the beloved Bát Tràng Pottery Village.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 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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The pale blue-violet hue is also a perfect pastel for spring.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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The trio wanted to speak to children directly, and using oil pastel was part of their approach.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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To maintain order, police are also launching a road safety checkpoint on Highway 80, carving out emergency lanes on main roads and shuttering the 14th and 16th Street parking lots.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead, consider upgrading to higher-quality materials like wood or concrete for flooring, and acrylic for cabinets.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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The statues, printed in Dallas in a bright lime-green acrylic, depict athletes such as FIFA World Cup champion Julie Foudy and pro golfer Lucy Li and other sports professionals such as former Dallas Mavericks chief executive officer Cynt Marshall and kinesiologist Colleen Hacker.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Here, travelers can explore streets lined with artisan workshops and visit the Museum of Marble Crafts, which honors the island's rich sculpting heritage.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then grab a sharp pair of pruners and get to work sculpting.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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