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Recent Examples of inlay
The interior is all wood, including reading tables inlaid with exotic South American woods and bookshelves built with clever hideaway staircases.
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Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
As a tribute to travel in the city of London, a miniature suitcase is inlaid with mother of pearl featuring a Claridge’s luggage tag and a Union Jack flag.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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
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
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Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
As a tribute to travel in the city of London, a miniature suitcase is inlaid with mother of pearl featuring a Claridge’s luggage tag and a Union Jack flag.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlay
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Will inset cabinets increase the value of your home?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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The gourmet kitchen has inset cabinetry, beam ceilings, an expansive island, a professional six-burner dual-oven range, dual dishwashers and a custom pizza oven.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Padres were down two runs at the start of the sixth, and given the environment and a day off Friday, Stammen chose to chase the victory by inserting high-leverage left-hander Adrian Morejón.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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If grown in containers, allow the soil to dry out a few inches deep before watering; insert a chopstick into the soil to check moisture levels.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Part of the reason may be that San Diego housing officials got an early and public start on dealing with their own growing budget shortfall and expected cuts in city, state and federal funding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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When Alexander’s dad attempted to intervene, he too was cut in the left hand by his son, according to cops.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This prompted the authorities to install security cameras.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, Dandelion Energy announced the first-of-its-kind leasing program that allows builders to install underground geothermal systems for less than the average HVAC system would cost.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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