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Recent Examples of inlay
With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens.
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The Secret Garden necklace, inlaid with onyx, also includes a smattering of smaller diamond, emerald, and purple sapphire stones.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The 155 guest rooms and suites, freshened up since their rock and roll days, have wood floors with the Hotel Chelsea monogram now inlaid; the sun dapples through ivory eyelet fabric on the windows; and the bathrooms are classically done with light and dark grey marble accentuated by bronze details.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Defined by custom white oak millwork embellished with crystal Tiffany marble, Estremoz marble lined walls, and Pentelikon marble band and inlay with an oak herringbone floor, this space is reminiscent of recent Kith Women builds in Chicago and New York City.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The Secret Garden necklace, inlaid with onyx, also includes a smattering of smaller diamond, emerald, and purple sapphire stones.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The 155 guest rooms and suites, freshened up since their rock and roll days, have wood floors with the Hotel Chelsea monogram now inlaid; the sun dapples through ivory eyelet fabric on the windows; and the bathrooms are classically done with light and dark grey marble accentuated by bronze details.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Defined by custom white oak millwork embellished with crystal Tiffany marble, Estremoz marble lined walls, and Pentelikon marble band and inlay with an oak herringbone floor, this space is reminiscent of recent Kith Women builds in Chicago and New York City.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlay
Verb
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Large ventilation spaces surrounding them make the tail section appear inset into the vehicle's structure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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However, some people find two-wheel luggage more durable since the two wheels are usually inset further than four-wheel luggage.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Manager John Schneider is now forced to shuffle players like Andrés Gimenez and Ernie Clement at shortstop, often platooning Gimenez, and inserting lesser hitters at second base.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Fed watchers expect Warsh could pass on inserting his view on the future path of rates from the grid, which is watched closely on Wall Street but has had an uneven track record as a forecasting tool.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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If Congress does nothing, research suggests, retirees will see a 28% cut in monthly benefits.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Break a window and thieves might catch a break from facing a dedicated prosecutor in the misdemeanor unit at the Sacramento District Attorney's Office, as budget cuts are leading to cuts in that unit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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