ENGRAVED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

engraved

verb

past tense of engrave

as in etched

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone

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as in imprinted

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 engraved Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 My Deluxe Corner Suite was the definition of mod Thai chic—all clean lines subtly accented with Thai touches, like a lotus pattern engraved above the bathtub and drapes in Thai silk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026 One side was engraved with letters, but the inscription was hard to read, the markings were faded, almost as if they’d been scraped off. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 The label has a wine goddess on it, which is inspired by a figure engraved on a wooden barrel on the property that commemorates Cresta Blanca’s 1889 Paris Exposition grand prize. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 The photo is smooth and silver, her engagement ring is gold & engraved. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 Encrusted with four dainty rubies, the medallion is engraved with Kelce’s jersey number, 87. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026 If the latter film were to win, the Academy Award would also have the country that submitted it engraved on the statuette as well. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026

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Now, Slater has the title and has etched his name into the TNA history books.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
In this way, the book that remains etched in each reader’s mind is unique to them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of etched

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During the two women’s confrontation, an Emmy for best supporting actress inscribed with Misty’s name is visible on a shelf.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Since the invention of the Monte Carlo method in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, algorithmic programming has quickly inscribed itself in most, if not all, human experiences.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

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New York City and Chicago may be the American cities best known for their pizza, but another city — in Connecticut, of all places — has carved out its own slice of the pie.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Since getting traded as a rookie and returning when the transaction was rescinded, the 17th overall pick in the 2024 draft has never carved out a steady role with the Lakers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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