as in drawing
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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
Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The etchings reveal plenty of traces of European pilgrims, too, including the autograph, dating back to the 1400s, of a German pilgrim named Johannes Poloner, who later wrote a detailed account of his journey to Jerusalem.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The etchings reflect the 13-month lunar calendars the tribes used, with a different design on each of the 13 scales on a snapping turtle’s back.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
That irreplaceable work of art was one of several pieces that were stolen from the Dutch Room — four paintings and one etching were removed from their frames in the Dutch Room.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
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One of his final etchings, a seascape, accompanies the single release.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The etchings reveal plenty of traces of European pilgrims, too, including the autograph, dating back to the 1400s, of a German pilgrim named Johannes Poloner, who later wrote a detailed account of his journey to Jerusalem.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The etchings reflect the 13-month lunar calendars the tribes used, with a different design on each of the 13 scales on a snapping turtle’s back.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
That irreplaceable work of art was one of several pieces that were stolen from the Dutch Room — four paintings and one etching were removed from their frames in the Dutch Room.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
Noun
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Ticket holders will also be entered into a door prize drawing.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Tickets for the game cost $1, and drawings happen twice daily, according to lottery officials.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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The space includes a large coat closet and is adorned with handcrafted, pastel watercolor wallpaper with gold metallic flecks.—
Vivian Marino,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Features beginner-friendly watercolor tutorials that can guide your sessions.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Noun
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In a world of pastel, Devin goes to that delicious blood red.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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When Devon boards the ferry bound for her sister’s place of employment, a fictional island clearly meant to evoke moneyed havens like Martha’s Vineyard, she’s surrounded by such a ubiquitous uniform of Lilly Pulitzer pastels that the effect is Stepford-esque.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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This season, Sellers showcased an ability to become a true playmaker at the next level, creating for her teammates and carving out space for her shot with nifty handling through the paint.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adams’ on-base prowess is a crucial piece of Mount Carmel’s attack, carving a path in the order for the high-scoring impact of McQuillan and junior infielder Anthony Chavez who follow him.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit includes paintings, photographs, video work and a site-specific installation composed of water, wood, acrylics and silks.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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As long as the drawer organizer is not wooden or acrylic, it can be put in the dishwasher.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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To be considered low-risk and ready for adoption, each animal must have tested negative for distemper at least once, have been in Fort Worth Animal Care for at least 21 days, have received at least two rounds of vaccinations including boosters and have been cleared by shelter staff, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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Infected female dogs can also spread distemper to their puppies via placenta.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
28 Sep. 2024
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One of them was watercolor and one of them was done with opaque gouache — The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, all of these are gouaches.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Indeed, secrets is the operative word, applied not only to these gifted designers but to the Petit Palais, whose collection of some 5,600 jewelry sketches and gouache renderings is barely known, even to specialists.—
Ruth Peltason,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
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For toddlers and preschoolers, focus on tactile or sensory exploration activities like finger painting with mud, stamping with leaves, or drawing in the dirt with sticks.—
Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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Rosewood Explorers is a clubhouse with supervised activities, such as sandcastle building, kite flying, pizza making, finger painting, and marching in a Junkanoo parade.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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