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Recent Examples of inlay
The inscriptions were originally inlaid with gold, which was looted following the British annexation of Myanmar in 1885 and replaced with black ink beginning in 1892.
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Ethan Teekah,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens.
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Jacqueline Kehoe,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
The Secret Garden necklace, inlaid with onyx, also includes a smattering of smaller diamond, emerald, and purple sapphire stones.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
Defined by custom white oak millwork embellished with crystal Tiffany marble, Estremoz marble lined walls, and Pentelikon marble band and inlay with an oak herringbone floor, this space is reminiscent of recent Kith Women builds in Chicago and New York City.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Ethan Teekah,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens.
—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
The Secret Garden necklace, inlaid with onyx, also includes a smattering of smaller diamond, emerald, and purple sapphire stones.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
Defined by custom white oak millwork embellished with crystal Tiffany marble, Estremoz marble lined walls, and Pentelikon marble band and inlay with an oak herringbone floor, this space is reminiscent of recent Kith Women builds in Chicago and New York City.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inlay
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Large ventilation spaces surrounding them make the tail section appear inset into the vehicle's structure.
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However, some people find two-wheel luggage more durable since the two wheels are usually inset further than four-wheel luggage.
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Itanare, Flores and Luis Freites Arvilla would then take turns appearing to approach the ATM, insert a card and enter a PIN, withdraw cash, and then repeat the process.
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Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs and/or drumsticks registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
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Both compartments run the full width of the unit versus being cut in half(ish) vertically in a side-by-side.
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But funding from the city and county was recently cut in half, said the center’s chief executive, Amy Turk.
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In addition, city officials can now require owners to install security measures to help protect vacant buildings from further deterioration or trespassing.
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It is sold as a barebones vehicle, requiring customers to purchase and install common features like speakers and a center console.
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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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