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as in etched
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings
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as in enrolled
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum
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as in listed
to put (someone or something) on a list
inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed
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Recent Examples of inscribed
Key Background The iconic diamond was originally a gift from Mughal emperor Shah Jahangir, who ruled from 1605 to 1627, to his wife Nur Jahan, whose name is inscribed on the pendant’s surface.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Those firefighters whose names are inscribed on the wall are Frank Schilsky (12/18/1987), Dean Cherry (8/22/2002), Ryan Reed (8/25/2007), Kenny Krulish (1/22/2013), Garrett Opper (4/27/2022), Matt Martin (8/21/2022) and Brandon Estes (10/2/2022).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 16 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
On Anderson Boulevard, a couple blocks off State Street in Geneva, sits a modest building inscribed with the name Enigma.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Preamble to the Indiana Constitution is inscribed on the smaller edges.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, in Italy, arts like opera singing, pizzaiuolo (Neapolitan pizza making), and traditional violin craftsmanship in the town of Cremona were inscribed on the list in 2023, 2017, and 2012, respectively.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2025
The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each of the 22 pages, about the size of those in a typical hardcover book, is inscribed on both sides with easily visible black and faded-brown words written by the monks.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Those firefighters whose names are inscribed on the wall are Frank Schilsky (12/18/1987), Dean Cherry (8/22/2002), Ryan Reed (8/25/2007), Kenny Krulish (1/22/2013), Garrett Opper (4/27/2022), Matt Martin (8/21/2022) and Brandon Estes (10/2/2022).
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 16 Jan. 2026
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
On Anderson Boulevard, a couple blocks off State Street in Geneva, sits a modest building inscribed with the name Enigma.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The Preamble to the Indiana Constitution is inscribed on the smaller edges.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, in Italy, arts like opera singing, pizzaiuolo (Neapolitan pizza making), and traditional violin craftsmanship in the town of Cremona were inscribed on the list in 2023, 2017, and 2012, respectively.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2025
The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inscribed
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The most subtle tribute of all is Ferdinand Piëch’s date of birth, April 1937, almost invisibly etched into the driver’s knee rest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hotel has an on-site library, an artist/writer residency program, and the Betsy Poetry Rail, an installation of poetry etched into metal in the courtyard.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Consumers who buy Affordable Care Act insurance – as well as older adults and low-income families enrolled in government health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid – typically get drug discounts through their insurance plans.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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At 8, McRae enrolled in the School of Alberta Ballet.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Contreras de Rondon’s case, there appear to be marked differences in the signatures on the document certifying her notice to appear and on her arrest warrant, though the same officer’s name is listed on both.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 30-year-old Garrett, listed at 6-foor-4 and 272 pounds, towered over spectators while cheering for Kim on the NBC broadcast and wearing a jacket with Kim’s face on it.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The necklace features a ruby on one side—representing Camilla’s July birthstone—and on the other side, the initials of her five grandchildren are engraved.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The center is engraved in a pattern of undulating rays emanating from the hour and minute guichets (windows), meant to resemble the edges of clouds pierced through with sunlight.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Familiar with the building thanks to her father’s role there, the young woman went up to the second floor and entered one of the rooms.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dodds and Mouat, who entered the field as favorites, shook hands with the Wrana siblings with one end still to play.—
JULIA FRANKEL,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hašek and Tomáš Vokoun are the clear top two all-time, but Petr Mrázek, Ondřej Pavelec, Roman Turek, Michal Neuvirth and Roman Cechmánek all carved out impressive NHL careers.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Only Luka Dončić and LeBron James (twice each) have recorded 40-point triple-doubles at a younger age, per Stathead.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seattle has four different defenders who recorded 50-plus pressures this season, including defensive tackles Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II (seven sacks apiece).—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Inscribed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscribed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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