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
  • In the ninth inning, the Royals inserted Tyler Tolbert to pinch-hit for him against Twins reliever Jack Anderson.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Unlike traditional microneedling, which uses metal needles inserted and withdrawn, spicules embed superficially and shed with normal skin turnover over a few days.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • The Biden Administration had targeted a 61% to 66% cut in overall emissions by 2035.
    Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Policymakers have kept the rate at that level since December after four rate cuts in 2025.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Both Home Depot and Lowe’s use third-party contractors to install their windows.
    Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • The employees also sent pornographic magazines with David Steiner’s name to a neighbor’s home and planned to install a GPS device on the couple’s car.
    Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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