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Recent Examples of inlay
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.
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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
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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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
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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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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Oval Glass Doors That front door with an oval glass inset?—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Biohazard waste containers are effective at keeping these items relatively inaccessible once they’re inserted until they’re emptied or disposed of appropriately.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The experimental treatment would use CRISPR, a gene-editing tool likened to biological scissors, to make precise cuts in the DNA to turn off a liver gene that prevents lipids — fatty substances including LDL cholesterol and triglycerides — from being cleared from the blood.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Once reserves are depleted, recipients could see a 28% cut in benefits.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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California is currently the only state where drivers cannot install these kits.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restaurateur is looking to do a reconstruction of the front entrance along Washington Street as well as install a new pergola for an outdoor patio, officials said.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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