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noun

Definition of insetnext
as in diagram

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inset

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verb

as in to insert

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Recent Examples of inset
Noun
The moody primary, with its vibrant pop of citron from Eny Lee Parker’s Petal rug, features a double-arched walnut headboard with a wine-and-moss botanical tapestry inset. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 Lots of other pre-war features to like, such as the archways and the inset curio-cabinet. — Katie McDonough, Curbed, 4 May 2026
Verb
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 In this case study, it is assumed that in order to minimize racking costs the modules are mounted vertically directly on the top 80% of the existing noise barriers (see image inset). — Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
  1. diagram
  2. insert
  3. plate
  4. cut in
  5. graphic
  6. inlay
  7. illustration
  8. install
Noun
  • Students could then be assigned a diagram of the water cycle with missing labels; filling in the blanks on the diagram offers them a hands-on activity to reinforce the information in the quiz.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 July 2026
  • Now, yes, staring at the ceiling long enough to draw you a diagram of the paint peeling.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of diagram
Verb
  • Baudrillard is playing a little textual prank on us, inserting the simulacrum of a quotation into a book about simulacra.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Now, think about gently inserting a roll of film into a camera.
    — Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of insert
Noun
  • Down 7-5 in the seventh, a two-out single by Michael Harris II breathed some life into the Braves’ offense, which had been dormant for the previous 13 plate appearances.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
  • Unfortunately for the Yankees, Betts, playing short, made a great, running throw to the plate after receiving Pages’ toss.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
Definition of plate
Verb
  • The two programs most likely to keep someone fed and covered for psychiatric care were cut in the same bill, to the same population, at the same time.
    — Cole Hanson, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • Apparently, Lonnie hasn’t made a cut in seven years, a remarkable level of futility especially given that the show can’t even commit to suggesting that Lonnie’s game is spectacularly bad.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of cut in
Noun
  • The Weather Channel app has added a retro feature that presents real-time data in aesthetics that nod to the brand’s broadcast graphics from the 1980s and 1990s.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • Many websites prioritize flashy graphics, large banners and complex navigation over user needs.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of graphic
Verb
  • Their replacement — clearly marked control panels for lighting and electric curtains, now inlaid in the wall — are one of the modern comforts and conveniences Jouin and Manku discussed.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Inside, terrazzo floors are inlaid with shapes evoking movie spotlights, while canopy supports are designed like searchlights.
    — Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Definition of inlay
Noun
  • The pop-up exhibition includes informative panels and interactive kiosks that tap storytelling, illustration, technology and artifacts.
    — Staff report, Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • When Solving One Problem Creates Another The clearest illustration is what has happened with digital accessibility.
    — Brian Chidester, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of illustration
Verb
  • To create this upper deck, Westfalia installs what appears from outside to be a half-length roof rack in front of the pop-up.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • Seventy feet above our heads was a steel rigging grid that can hold 221 tons of screens, robotics, and acrobats, elements that Romain’s team installs each day from scratch.
    — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of install

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