ETCHING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of etching

as in drawing

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verb

present participle of etch

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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Noun

Dull spots are typically caused by etching, which can occur when acidic substances or harsh cleaning products come into contact with the stone. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026

Verb

Using the wrong product can cause etching or dullness that’s difficult to reverse. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 These chucks hold silicon wafers in place during the etching process inside semiconductor manufacturing equipment. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for etching

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Noun

Winning Triple Twist numbers 15-19-27-30-36-41 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.

— Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing

Verb

Genesis claims that this Wing Face Micro Lens Array is an industry first and required a special laser-engraving process to execute.

— Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.

— Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of engraving

Noun

If your nail style leans a little moodier, consider swapping your usual pastel for an espresso manicure.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Its palatial villas are decked out in pops of pastel, emerald marble showers, rose gold finishes and artful details that make this lavish outpost a cut above the rest.

— Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Definition of pastel

Verb

In addition to addressing the corporate tax credit cap, lawmakers had also turned attention toward carving out a post-production incentive despite a very tight budget year.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
After the factory closed in 1967, its new owners began carving the sprawling industrial complex into artist studios.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of carving

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While the weather forecast does not project any kind of heat wave this week, temperatures on the surface of the Open’s acrylic-on-asphalt hard courts can approach 120 degrees after hours of direct sunlight.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Glitter-clear acrylic grips wrap the bars, while the compact stock Honda gauge display is neatly integrated into the setup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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Verb

The extra-high waist acts like a waist cincher attached to a pair of shorts, pulling in the midsection and sculpting the hips into an hourglass silhouette.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026
As part of our Move with Me series, Lapman took us through a quick full-body sculpting workout using only resistance bands.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sculpting

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