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
Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
There are prism systems that bounce a projection off of a prism into your eye, and there are waveguide systems that use special etchings in a flat lens to guide the projection into your eye.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Avoid Abrasive Sponges and Cleaning Agents Abrasive sponges or brushes can scratch glass or crystal, leaving etching that creates a dull appearance.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
This is all mirrored by wordless sequences depicting the Simpson family’s prehistoric ancestors, rendered in an entirely different animation style that calls to mind cave etchings, as well as primordial Simpsons designs.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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What's next: The city plans to install panels that reflect Indigenous history, along with etchings depicting native plants and their uses, in the area next year.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
There are prism systems that bounce a projection off of a prism into your eye, and there are waveguide systems that use special etchings in a flat lens to guide the projection into your eye.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Avoid Abrasive Sponges and Cleaning Agents Abrasive sponges or brushes can scratch glass or crystal, leaving etching that creates a dull appearance.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024
This is all mirrored by wordless sequences depicting the Simpson family’s prehistoric ancestors, rendered in an entirely different animation style that calls to mind cave etchings, as well as primordial Simpsons designs.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
Noun
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Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2025
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Painting There are many ways to enjoy painting as a hobby, from watercolors to acrylics to oil or even spray paints.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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From the brand’s resort collection by co-creative directors Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, the line took inspiration Garcia’s watercolor orchid paintings.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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More recently, with a rise in the popularity of neutrals and pastels, a particular hue of blue is stealing the scene.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Robinson says rich earth tones like terra-cotta and Pantone’s mocha mousse will replace idyllic pastels.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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The river is only partially responsible for carving out the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon.—
Joe Salas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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Once Smith gets going, Kelly really starts carving teams up.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Surrounding the headliners are grumpy arena security, who spend the night wearing baffled expressions watching a sea of adults cheer and laugh and applaud over imaginary characters engaged in battles no one can actually see, and rolls of acrylic dice just 16 millimeters in size.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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Green’s acrylic paintings can be viewed for free at the arts center March 5 through March 30.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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That includes preventive treatments for fleas and ticks and vaccinations for distemper and rabies, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2025
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In one case, a border collie was euthanized within a week of being adopted after it was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia and distemper, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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And in its gallery on Melrose, the dealer is showing that Lipsky remains active, with a suite of acrylic gouache abstractions all dated to 2024.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Confusion and frustration lead to understanding in Barnett’s funny and philosophical book, with beautiful gouache illustrations by Ellis.—
Travis Jonker,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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Do something fun and silly—like finger painting or completing a puzzle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fast forward, and the hero product has been revamped with a convenient applicator—goodbye, lip balm finger painting!—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Etching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etching. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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