as in etching
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as in inscribing
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone
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as in imprinting
to produce a vivid impression of
a scar that forever engraved the killer's face in the witness's mind
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Recent Examples of engraving
Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
By seamlessly blending engraving with Wotto’s bold, colorful illustration, Maurice Lacroix delivers a watch that stands out both as a timepiece and as a statement of creativity.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Many of its pieces feature elaborate handcrafted engravings, such as bandana patterns or faces, inspired by everything from surfing and skateboarding to DJ sets and raves.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Many crystal decanter sets come with extras like glass coasters, personalized engraving, stainless steel chilling spheres or recipe books.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Founder and designer Baylee Zwart is passionate about creating original, genderless jewelry, all handmade by a team of artisans in L.A. Order a double-sided version to have a different fingerprint on each side, add some sparkle with diamonds, or opt for a custom engraving.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
By seamlessly blending engraving with Wotto’s bold, colorful illustration, Maurice Lacroix delivers a watch that stands out both as a timepiece and as a statement of creativity.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Many of its pieces feature elaborate handcrafted engravings, such as bandana patterns or faces, inspired by everything from surfing and skateboarding to DJ sets and raves.
—Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
Many crystal decanter sets come with extras like glass coasters, personalized engraving, stainless steel chilling spheres or recipe books.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engraving
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That irreplaceable work of art was one of several pieces that were stolen from the Dutch Room — four paintings and one etching were removed from their frames in the Dutch Room.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her 60-pound etching press made the trip across the Southwest with her and her new husband.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Williams stays mostly away from that famously morphing portrait, a memorably chilling piece of the 1945 movie, as in all the various other dramatic adaptations over the years for stage and screen.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The wolf has a big representation for Shakira’s identity.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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By all accounts Joanna James is a visionary and tireless advocate for female representation at the highest levels in the competitive hospitality and restaurant industries.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The effort is crucial to providing visitors a historically accurate depiction of the site during the battle, Amy Rogers, executive director of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Museum, tells Axios.—
Jay R. Jordan,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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While online communities have praised its depiction of harmful wellness culture, others believe the show hits too close to home.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Engraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engraving. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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