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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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as in drawing
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Recent Examples of etching
Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
For example, a process called salt etching can recover over 99% of silver and 98% of silicon, at purity levels that are appropriate for high-end reuse, potentially even in new solar panels, without using toxic acids.
—Anurag Srivastava, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The new live album marks Radiohead’s first activity since forming a new business entity—a limited liability partnership (LLP)—this March, etching a faint question mark beside their dormant status.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Little detail is known about exactly what each of the underground caverns held or when, but etchings by 18th-century Italian classical archaeologist and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi show it as a lively part of the city center.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
For example, a process called salt etching can recover over 99% of silver and 98% of silicon, at purity levels that are appropriate for high-end reuse, potentially even in new solar panels, without using toxic acids.
—Anurag Srivastava, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
Noun
Glenna can’t get Ellen to answer the door and soon leaves, a worried look etching her brow.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The new live album marks Radiohead’s first activity since forming a new business entity—a limited liability partnership (LLP)—this March, etching a faint question mark beside their dormant status.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
Verb
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Thanks for giving me my tombstone engraving!—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There was no picture, there was no drawing, there has been so many lies, so much prevarication, so much cover up.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Artist Don Carney has released a series of fine art prints of Lover’s Eyes created from his watercolor and gouache paintings.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Imagine the brown and black watercolor seen on the outside of certain sunglasses, but on the ends of nails.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While giants like Diageo and Pernod Ricard dominate volumes, smaller distilleries like Torabhaig are carving out space by leaning into provenance, limited releases, and distinctive house styles.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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While his specialty is agateware, which involves carving into a multi-colored piece to reveal layers of clay, this musician and songwriter also enjoys the showmanship of demonstrating his craft.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Available in breezy pastels and equipped with an on-trend toggle fastener, the Podflow EZ was basically made to complement your favorite joggers or leggings-and-crop-top set.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
20 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this summer, eldest sis Kourtney Kardashian found the cutest way to wear the shade, swapping the traditional white French tip for a creamy pastel yellow instead.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Attractions include kitschy traditions such as a butter-sculpting demonstration, in which a master carver crafts a bust of the winner of the annual Princess Kay of the Milky Way pageant, and the Miracle of Birth Center, displaying pens of expectant farm animals.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Somebody sculpting the landscape.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Synthetic fabrics like microfiber, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and performance fabrics are all safe for at-home treatment.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tests revealed the bear did not have rabies or distemper, according to KFSM.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The bear tested negative for rabies and distemper.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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