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Recent Examples of inset
Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside, the plush white leather seats (with contrasting blue suede insets) gave the cabin a luxurious look and feel.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.
—Robert Annis, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the inset image, Travis Kelce and fiancée Swift watch from a suite during the first half of the game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Arrowhead Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside, the plush white leather seats (with contrasting blue suede insets) gave the cabin a luxurious look and feel.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
This will feel most immediately obvious: Netflix’s top recommendation, the homepage’s hero module, is now more prominent, with its corners rounded off in a tile instead of inset into the background.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Across the lobby, a stone fireplace featured a sculpted image of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele inset in the rock.
—Robert Annis, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset
Noun
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It was subsequently given to the artist Kara Walker, who carved it up in accordance with a butcher’s diagram.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Physically, these explorations can be seen in Dennis’ use of drawings, diagrams and 3D models, sometimes incorporating them with poetry and language.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Blue Jays inserted Barger specifically to get lefty Anthony Banda into the game and force a pitching change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition, many Department of Education employees who were furloughed were surprised to see a message blaming Democrats for the government shutdown inserted into their out-of-office replies.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The date written on the back of the plate reads October 25, 1996.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The plate will leave you feeling like you just got let in on a secret.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even though this would be the second rate cut in a row, many of those consumer rates are likely to stay higher, for now.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Who is affected by SNAP cuts in NC?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How to get tickets to the new shows Chesney, who was the first country artist to play the Sphere, plans to tweak the show from his first round with new songs and graphics.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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One pant leg was plain denim, while the other had white graphics from top to bottom.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Published on June 5, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Marcelo Lagos Photography Photo : Marcelo Lagos Photography A glossy, blond wood floor in the entry hallway is inlaid with oversized geometric medallions in shades of purple.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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The ornate white gold cross is inlaid with rose-cut diamonds and a large central ruby cabochon, while the 78.5 cm chain features emerald beads, briolette-, square-, and rose-cut diamonds, along with five ruby cabochons.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
19 May 2025
Noun
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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These illustrations offer a closer look at what’s been completed so far and what’s still to come.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Didn’t Jimmy Carter install solar panels?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Inset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inset. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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