How to Use etch in a Sentence

etch

verb
  • The rear of the head stone is etched with the 29 names of the fallen.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Even the books on the shelves have titles etched on the spines.
    Grace Edquist, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2023
  • With the tip of the craft knife, etch out a thin smile by scraping away just the top layer of rind.
    Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The German words etched in the middle of the façade tell you that this was a Protestant church, St. John’s, built in 1867.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Beniers didn’t etch his name on the box score Thursday night.
    Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The face of a lion is etched along her right forefinger in fine inky lines.
    Chioma Nnadi, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The purpose for the molds was to etch the siblings’ facial features in stone.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Sep. 2022
  • The barrel of the Boga Grip is etched with weight markings that slide down depending on the weight of the fish.
    Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2023
  • His grand total: 72 home runs, which is far less than 91 but also etched him in the record books.
    Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 11 July 2023
  • Each tool is etched with the All-Clad logo and has a handy hanging hole for storage.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 June 2023
  • Rather than create a separate badge and glue it to the hood, here it’s etched into the metal on the front and rear of the car.
    Alex Goy, WIRED, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The wardrobe choices for Givens were some of the film’s best and they’re etched into many fan’s minds even over 30 years later.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
  • On the other hand, give Glossier’s beloved Brow Flick a try to subtly etch faux hairs and add fullness.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2022
  • To build this charming house, simply etch and carve two windows and a door.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • To create a stamp, etch a carving block or potato with the design of your choice.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Pain has always been etched on the 36-year-old’s face throughout his career.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • These artists have stood the test of time, and their beauty is etched into our memories.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The ribbon’s design was then etched into the metal that will soon weave its way up the building.
    Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2023
  • At Cabin 90, the names of some of the hundred and twenty or so stakeholders are etched into the front steps.
    Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Winners get the honor of having their name and face etched on the Borg-Warner Trophy.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
  • Peregrine falcons do not make a nest with sticks and grass, but instead etch or scrape a spot on a rock ledge to lay eggs.
    Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 9 June 2022
  • Ever since, it has been etched into travel lore and, for many, is an once-in-a-lifetime stay.
    Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Both names are etched on his tombstone, though his real name only in small print at the bottom.
    CBS News, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The peppermint mocha design, inspired by the festive Starbucks drink of the same name, is etched with swirly green, red and pink waves.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Then etch petal designs around the holes—scraping away only the pumpkin surface.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2022
  • The trailer also teases a group dressed in dark robes and golden masks, along with a cave wall etched with the names of countless women.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Nov. 2023
  • But traces of their bond still remain, etched into many of their possessions.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 1 June 2023
  • Emily Williams is a name etched in the minds of most original Australian Idol viewers.
    Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Suman, on the other hand, has etched out the concept with utter competence and finesse.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024
  • People stood solemnly in line with looks of exhaustion etched on their faces.
    The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2023

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