as in drawing
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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
Dave Lieber
feb. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The works, including Willem de Kooning paintings, a Joan Miro drawing and an etching by Pablo Picasso, were delivered in April 2014, in five wooden crates.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Helium is used during the etching process, when material that's been deposited on a wafer is scraped away to form transistor structures, said Jacob Feldgoise, an analyst at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Window tinting, clear coating, VIN etching, car locator services, life insurance and an extended warranty.
—Dave Lieber
feb. 11, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The works, including Willem de Kooning paintings, a Joan Miro drawing and an etching by Pablo Picasso, were delivered in April 2014, in five wooden crates.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mineral buildup causes removable haze, while etching creates permanent damage—use a vinegar test to determine the issue.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 Mar. 2026
Helium is used during the etching process, when material that's been deposited on a wafer is scraped away to form transistor structures, said Jacob Feldgoise, an analyst at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
Noun
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Nearly 250,000 other tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $10 to $2 million in the drawing, the lottery said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The winning numbers for Tuesday’s drawing are 12 – 22 – 50 – 51 – 55 with a Mega Ball of 10.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
Verb
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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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Think pottery classes, watercolor lessons, baking, gardening, book clubs, Pilates, surf lessons and dance classes like hip hop.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Lively leaned into the moment with a look designed to turn heads — an archival 2006 Atelier Versace gown in soft watercolor tones.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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
Noun
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The chain capitalized on the popularity, releasing a $3 pastel mini tote on April 8, 2025 also flew off the shelves.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Falling somewhere between a fresh pastel and a polished neutral, the hue brings a sense of lightness without sacrificing sophistication.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dense tropical landscaping weaves through the property, carving out natural pockets of privacy, while multiple terraces and lounge spaces are positioned to follow the light—from soft morning sun to wide sunset views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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Ouellet ended up carving out a third-pair role for a couple of seasons for a rebuilding NHL team, hung around as a high-end top-four option in the AHL and is now playing in the KHL.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Finish with a protective acrylic clear coat to keep the paint from chipping.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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The clear acrylic design gives you a front-row view of visitors, while five ultra-strong suction cups secure it to a window—no drilling or hanging required.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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Using sculpting gel, nail artists are creating 3D blooms—go-to shades include baby pink, plum, and vermillion—that rise off the nail, with petals so defined they almost look freshly plucked.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Really, the entrance to that hell is a shot of a vending machine full of only red Gatorade, and the sculpting work that the sound team did to blend the grating atmospheric noise of the ER, Finneas’s tense score, and the key sound effects that connect us to Ashley’s fear and pain.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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