inlay

Definition of inlaynext

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Recent Examples of inlay The inscriptions were originally inlaid with gold, which was looted following the British annexation of Myanmar in 1885 and replaced with black ink beginning in 1892. Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 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. 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 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 See All Example Sentences for inlay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlay
Verb
  • The lace inset in these pants is a subtle design touch that comes across as so intentional.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Large ventilation spaces surrounding them make the tail section appear inset into the vehicle's structure.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Workers line each deposition hole with compressed bentonite clay blocks before inserting the copper containers.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Now, with Arraez inserted into the lineup and Harper returning to the outfield, the Phillies are betting that a defensive sacrifice from one of their biggest stars will ultimately make the roster more dangerous.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After the Federal Reserve issued three rate cuts in the final four months of 2025 – which followed the same pattern from 2024 – many expected the rate climate to continue to cool into 2026.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Although the district reported substantial cuts in its third interim budget report, many of the improvements came from one-time savings, and the district was still projected to remain in the red.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Its robotic arms can install life extension jetpacks (Mission Extension Pods – MEPs), relocate, inspect, repair and upgrade spacecraft while in orbit.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Experts say those instructions can paste and install a malicious command that installs malware on the device.
    Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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