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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
Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 18 July 2025
Kyle bags the evidence, photographs the etchings, and the two exchange theories about what may have happened here.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
In the etching, the nun can be seen seated with her legs open while the three clergymen hold up their robes, revealing their erect penises.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Indoors, Maureen would allow Lilian to study and admire the Modigliani and Matisse etchings on the wall before drawing Lilian’s attention to the collection of rare books.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
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The ensemble Noche Flamenca, led by the remarkable flamenco dancer and choreographer Soledad Barrio and her choreographer husband Martín Santangelo, continues its explorations of the paintings and etchings of Francisco Goya, which often depict characters in deep distress, hemmed in by dark forces.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 18 July 2025
Kyle bags the evidence, photographs the etchings, and the two exchange theories about what may have happened here.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 July 2025
In the etching, the nun can be seen seated with her legs open while the three clergymen hold up their robes, revealing their erect penises.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Indoors, Maureen would allow Lilian to study and admire the Modigliani and Matisse etchings on the wall before drawing Lilian’s attention to the collection of rare books.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
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Winning Pega 4 numbers from Aug. 12 drawing Day: 6-2-2-6, Wild: 0 Noche: 9-3-1-9, Wild: 7 When are the Puerto Rico Lottery drawings held?—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a look at Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 04-19-28-33, Cash Ball: 02 Lucky For Life 01-11-18-29-34, Lucky Ball: 15 Pick 3 Evening: 9-9-7 Midday: 8-1-7 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Arts for a Cause – Local Farmington artist Brigid Carey will be on-site with custom mini watercolor prints available for purchase, a portion of all sales will be donated to Logan’s Foundation.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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Try out watercolor, oil pastels, or collaging to make each card unique, and don't forget to include a note for the recipient, sharing a special memory or encouragement (which will likely be easy for heartfelt Cancers to do).—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 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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Meanwhile, on Gran Roque, pastel facades peek through palm fronds, and barefoot locals steer wooden boats across glassy lagoons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to her colorful looks and love of pastels, Trine Kjaer’s Instagram account is literally eye candy.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
7 Aug. 2025
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And this spacer yarn could be polyester, nylon, polypropylene, viscose, acrylic, cotton, wool or a combination thereof, per the patent filing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Use fabric paint and stamp a custom print onto a tote bag or tea towel, or use acrylic paint and cover a journal or canvas.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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That includes preventive treatments for fleas and ticks and vaccinations for distemper and rabies, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Both species must be considered healthy, be up to date on certain vaccines like rabies and distemper, and take year-round flea, tick and heartworm preventive medication.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
9 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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