as in to inset
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inlay
There’s even a red brick sidewalk that winds through the city and is inlaid with bronze medallions honoring famous people who have visited.
—
Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2025
Silver bracelets of Queen Hetepheres inlaid with turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian in a chest covered with gold leaf.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
His work is distinguished by rich stones intricately cut, some inlaid in geometric or other patterns, some stacked on edge.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Each country is inlaid from a different stone, and the stones are individually cut and ground to interlocking, polished shapes.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inlay
Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2025
Silver bracelets of Queen Hetepheres inlaid with turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian in a chest covered with gold leaf.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
His work is distinguished by rich stones intricately cut, some inlaid in geometric or other patterns, some stacked on edge.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Each country is inlaid from a different stone, and the stones are individually cut and ground to interlocking, polished shapes.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inlay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlay
Verb
-
Each tile was hand-painted in the perfect blue with a crackled glaze and then inset into a rich, dark stained wood.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2026
-
In this case study, it is assumed that in order to minimize racking costs the modules are mounted vertically directly on the top 80% of the existing noise barriers (see image inset).—
Joshua Pearce,
Forbes.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
It can be inserted into a slot machine or enable a person to get chips for a table game.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Bake until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Montgomery was among the players working on fundamentals such as secondary leads on the bases before taking a few cuts in the cages.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Holes can be cut in the fabric to insert garden plants, and optionally the fabric can be covered with mulch to hide it.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Looking ahead, researchers are developing a 3D digital platform to further analyze the graffiti — while the park plans to install protective roofing to help preserve the inscriptions for future visitors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
-
According to City Councilmember Nina Ahmad, Philadelphia is the first city to install and implement the Clarity Node sensor technology that powers the air quality monitors.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
