INLAY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

inlay

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Definition of inlay

as in to inset

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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

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Large ventilation spaces surrounding them make the tail section appear inset into the vehicle's structure.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
However, some people find two-wheel luggage more durable since the two wheels are usually inset further than four-wheel luggage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026

Definition of inset

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The launch materials are full of claymation selfies, custom postcards, and pets inserted into famous paintings.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Unlike conventional launches that depend on nearby naval vessels or coastal infrastructure, the new method allows crews to insert an uncrewed boat directly into contested or hard-to-reach waters.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

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But the dramatic cut in drug production was also due in part to farmers being given alternative crops to the cultivation of opium poppies, De Croo said, noting that funding for such programs had been severely curtailed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
The dot-plot grid of individual members’ expectations, in which Warsh did not participate, narrowly tilted toward one rate hike this year, then a cut in each of the following two years.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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Years before his diagnosis, Pat Aust advocated to install a sprinkler system inside the care home.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

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