ETCHED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

etched

verb

past tense of etch

as in engraved

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 imprinted

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 etched 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, 8 Oct. 2026 Sometimes Yulianna and her mother lay flowers on her father’s grave up the road from the house, a granite memorial etched with images of him. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026 The redistricting would have had to go to voters because Colorado voters etched a nonpartisan redistricting commission into the Constitution ahead of the 2020 Census. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026 Their memory, their suffering and their dignity will be forever etched in our minds and presented to the eyes of the world. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 Resortwear, slinky cocktail dresses, and statement-making swimwear were displayed alongside accessories etched with zodiac signs and celestial symbols, while a tarot reader worked from a bespoke Sidera deck created especially for the occasion. — Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 In turn, Kerr also etched himself into the hearts of Braves fans through his story of working at a convenience store and movie theatre before chasing his baseball dreams one last time. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks and Utah Mammoth will be etched forever in NHL history. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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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

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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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