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as in engraving
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
the artist etched his landscape on a copper plate
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as in imprinting
to produce a vivid impression of
in just a few pages the writer etched an unforgettable portrait of one of the more remarkable First Ladies
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Recent Examples of etching
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
Gasworld reported that around two-thirds of global bromine production, used for semiconductor-grade hydrogen bromide in wafer etching, comes from Israel and Jordan.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is reportedly on the brink of etching his name into the NBA history books.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Noun
The man in the etching, the Good Samaritan, can transcend his nature, his inherent tribalism, and offer loving aid to one not of his own kind.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
Gasworld reported that around two-thirds of global bromine production, used for semiconductor-grade hydrogen bromide in wafer etching, comes from Israel and Jordan.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
The Nike Air Max 95 Paisley sees its signature wavy stripes get a bandana print through laser-etching.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is reportedly on the brink of etching his name into the NBA history books.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
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The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 24, Powerball drawing are 13, 14, 16, 21, 38, and the Powerball is 14.
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The quirky chain has not officially announced the location, but a Formal Site Development Plan submitted to the city late last year included drawings identifying Trader Joe’s as the occupant.
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Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.
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Since Europeans considered literacy a crucial marker of civilization, the engraving highlights English hopes that Indigenous Americans could rapidly embrace the colonists’ culture.
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Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
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Melania announced the launch of her first NFT, Melania’s Vision—a watercolor of her eyes—in December 2021, available for purchase only in the second half of that month.
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Roupp could not recall previously inscribing that message on his cap during a game.
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Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.
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Isla Fisher shines in pastel pink at the Serpentine Summer Party on June 23 in London.
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While the pastel was trending earlier this year, it’s officially been overtaken by its more summery sister.
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Legislators tweaked the plan (HJR 1-F) the next week during the special session, carving out the impact on school districts.
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The Premier Jumping League is banking on carving out a place in the global equestrian market, which the league values at $300 billion and says is supported by an affluent, worldwide audience.
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The Johnson-Sea-Link was a research submersible with a clear acrylic sphere that gave its pilot and observer a panoramic view of the deep.
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Getty Images for Shop the Sample Its design blends industrial and Hollywood glamour, featuring polished concrete floors accented by a striking white acrylic piano.
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Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off.
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For $12, these butter-soft, subtly sculpting leggings can be reserved for my work-from-home wardrobe.
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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