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as in to imprint
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 engrave
The model wore a gray vest with light blue pinstripes, cutout vents, sharp lapels, and gold buttons engraved with Westwood’s telltale orb insignia.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The roughly 50 stones weighing about 800 grams and engraved with the cathedral’s façade, were too damaged to be used in the building’s reconstruction following a 2019 fire.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The stones, which were too badly damaged in the fire to reuse, weigh roughly 800 grams each and have been engraved with the silhouette of the iconic structure’s main façade.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025
To thank Murph, Wetzel bought her a pistol engraved with their names and the song’s title that took three months to make.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The roughly 50 stones weighing about 800 grams and engraved with the cathedral’s façade, were too damaged to be used in the building’s reconstruction following a 2019 fire.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The stones, which were too badly damaged in the fire to reuse, weigh roughly 800 grams each and have been engraved with the silhouette of the iconic structure’s main façade.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025
To thank Murph, Wetzel bought her a pistol engraved with their names and the song’s title that took three months to make.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrave
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April 12 will remain etched in the memory of El Malilla, the reggaetón mexa star who brought the Sonora stage at Coachella to a thrilling close on Saturday night.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy is etched in golf history as a career grand slam winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rather than use conventional watch hands, his system featured rotating discs inscribed with the minutes and hours, which were hidden beneath the watch’s main dial.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Interestingly, Auriga Spa has also carved out a niche with travelers making their way through Singapore's Changi Airport, a major global transit hub.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Engrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrave. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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