INSETTED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of inset

as in diagram

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verb

as in to insert

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Recent Examples of inset

Noun

Once again, the rest of the silhouette is printed in black, as the brand marks are either inset or protruding from the pattern. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 The lace inset details add a romantic touch, and the body-skimming midi cut works nicely in a more formal setting. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026

Verb

Large ventilation spaces surrounding them make the tail section appear inset into the vehicle's structure. — 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 See All Example Sentences for inset

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inset

Noun

One reading of Untitled is as a diagram of how desire shapes our perception of one another and of ourselves.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The reconstruction was made trickier, however, by the fact that the crew weren’t allowed to take photographs inside Downing Street and there aren’t diagrams online.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of diagram

Noun

The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Transfer to a plate or another baking sheet and cool completely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

Verb

Other measures include the extension of a cut in the sales tax on electricity bills and the abolition of a charge paid on gas bills.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Declaring that Chicago was facing a trifecta of crises in finances, public safety and confidence, Mendoza promised to cut in half the construction approval and permitting timeline for new buildings.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of cut in

Noun

The remastered game has been completely re-created, with slick Switch 2 graphics, modern controls for movement and camera, numerous quality-of-life improvements, and more.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
In April came a new visual identity, notably with an evolution of its logo and nods to its archives including René Lacoste’s handwriting and graphics in line with the work of Robert George, the illustrator behind the first crocodile sketch.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 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

In this photo illustration, the logo of company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
If there’s a golden ratio for success in the fashion business, its illustration might resemble a tetrahedron.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of illustration

Verb

One of the most disturbing reasons given was that the DOT will never install a speed reducer closer than a distance of 1,000 feet (nearly a quarter of a mile) from a speed camera.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
In early October, an agency field staffer requested that Citation install a specialized well in the Bayou to pump out polluted groundwater, according to a report in the agency’s incident database.

— Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026

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