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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graven
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Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026 -
The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 1775, under the Spanish Crown, Anza led an expedition that carved a route from Sonora, Mexico, to what would eventually become San Francisco.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The map carved Lucas and parts of western Kansas City into Alford’s district, which stretches into Missouri’s Ozarks region.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The statues are engraved, and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party took over its new home at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, complete with an A-plus-plus guest list, stunning costume changes for the red carpet, and, of course, In-N-Out burgers for all, served all night long.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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His brooch was from his jewelry brand Didris and had F1 engraved on the inside.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Brandt said Josiah Redman is buried under the dog marker, which does not have a name inscribed.—
Jennie Key,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leitmotifs of her wide-ranging West Elm collection are literally inscribed on Chamberlain’s body in the form of tattoos.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Graven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graven. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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