archaic
as in to etch
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface laid to rest under a stone insculpt with the figure of an angel

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Verb
  • And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 24 June 2025
  • It's etched so clearly into their minds, and with an ever-growing slate of references across media, it's earned a long-term spot in the cultural zeitgeist.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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  • Gill’s bat has been inscribed with ‘Prince’ and there was never any doubt that he has been primed to take the throne as India’s next best thing.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • The trophy, which Infantino unveiled alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, was designed by FIFA and jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. Infantino’s name is inscribed twice on the trophy, which displays the names of all 211 of FIFA’s member nations.
    Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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  • Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
  • Banda went on a walk in the area, rough terrain carved with steep cliffs and covered with thick forest, and nearly lost her life with a misstep that dropped her hundreds of feet and out of reach for days.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, USA Today, 24 June 2025
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“Insculp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insculp. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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