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Recent Examples of encrust
The woman said her jewelry, which included multiple David Yurman pieces with precious stones and some that were diamond-encrusted, was stolen from her luggage during a layover on April 11, a police affidavit said.
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Jeff A. Chamer
may 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
Go with buttery scallops or fresh grouper encrusted in coconut for your entrée or opt for some sushi, like the sunset roll—tuna, avocado, octopus, shrimp tempura, and a spicy soy sauce.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
The gown, made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, was exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearls and diamanté crystals that formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Pictures show the iron cannon heavily encrusted with dirt and corrosion after being unearthed at the site.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jeff A. Chamer
may 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
Go with buttery scallops or fresh grouper encrusted in coconut for your entrée or opt for some sushi, like the sunset roll—tuna, avocado, octopus, shrimp tempura, and a spicy soy sauce.
—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
The gown, made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, was exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearls and diamanté crystals that formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat.
—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Pictures show the iron cannon heavily encrusted with dirt and corrosion after being unearthed at the site.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encrust
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One group inflated a giant disco ball, while another smeared themselves with body paint next to a line of rehearsing dancers.
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The costume—doofy top hat, smeared white paint—suggested full commitment to the bit.
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Mold still coats the walls along with holes in the ceiling.
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The original is coated in dark chocolate, though there is also now a milk chocolate version on shelves.
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Invert cake onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
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There are three compartments for forks, spoons, and knives, and two additional small compartments for tea spoons or cake decorating tips.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
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There were dishes of baby food crusting over on the kitchenette counter.
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Such hospitality was reserved for a narrow category of humanity, resembling as closely as possible those local barons whose surnames crusted the stones of local cemeteries.
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“Encrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encrust. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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