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Recent Examples of inlay
Silver bracelets of Queen Hetepheres inlaid with turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian in a chest covered with gold leaf.
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Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The saloon bar’s eye-popping, maple, epoxy countertop was custom-made in Oklahoma and features a meandering blue river inlaid with real gold nuggets and rocks to represent the iconic American River.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Each of the sections of road are formed from a 24-karat gold strip, cut and inlaid into the wood.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 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
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Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
The saloon bar’s eye-popping, maple, epoxy countertop was custom-made in Oklahoma and features a meandering blue river inlaid with real gold nuggets and rocks to represent the iconic American River.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Each of the sections of road are formed from a 24-karat gold strip, cut and inlaid into the wood.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlay
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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
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Instead of purchasing carbon credits from unrelated external projects, insetting involves investing in carbon reduction and removal initiatives within a company’s own supply chain.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Dec. 2025
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Hashibami chose a key from a heavy bundle and inserted it into the door, unlocking it with a click.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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There is a much more civilized way to do this that involves working together with state officials opposed to inserting the administration’s will on a state whose citizens have stood up for their neighbors and said this is not right!—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Officials say the district is planning for more budget cuts in the next school year, which plays a role in negotiations.—
Kara St. Cyr,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Market pricing now foresees fewer than two full quarter-point rate cuts in the cards for 2026, down from three in November.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The easiest way to keep snowplow operators in bounds is to install reflectors along your driveway's edge.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, there’s been little so far in terms of efforts to install the necessary guardrails to ensure abuses don’t happen again.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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