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noun

Definition of etchingnext
as in drawing

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verb

present participle of etch
1
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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2
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
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
Dylan Gould, director of design at Cargo Workshop, says clients often have concerns about marble staining, etching, or not holding up well. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026 The etching and aquatint printed in ink on paper, titled Torero, is the ninth in an edition of 30. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for etching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for etching
  1. drawing
  2. engraving
  3. watercolor
  4. inscribing
  5. pastel
  6. carving
  7. acrylic
  8. sculpting
Noun
  • The drawings were extraordinary, but the text — while unsurprisingly playful — was also tropey and wanting, and the wanting came in waves.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2026
  • That wasn’t the Mega Millions jackpot, now up to $385 million for Tuesday’s drawing.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of drawing
Verb
  • Although Craven’s touch is missing, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett honor his memory by mimicking his style while engraving their own slick mark.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of engraving
Noun
  • Another is a loose watercolor that resembles a Color Field painting, rather than the technique typically associated with Basquiat.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The artist complicates the photographs further by painting over them with ink and watercolor.
    — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of watercolor
Verb
  • Roupp could not recall previously inscribing that message on his cap during a game.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
  • Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of inscribing
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
  • Amenities and Experiences Live at The Sun Rose is a music venue that channels the property's history as the House of Blues while carving its own identity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Some don’t follow the Parking and Transportation Department on social media or check their email for real-time information, and others don’t know that the university is carving out more parking.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of carving
Noun
  • The original studio canvas was painted in oil, but the curtain is painted in acrylic and water-based paint.
    — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The acrylic, vertical files keep purses upright and prevent them from falling over.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of acrylic
Verb
  • Fry said wool crinkle brings together give, recovery and sculpting support with the softness, breathability and the material character of Merino wool.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Deryck gathered up the platinum blonde lengths and rolled them into two equal portions on either side of Megan's head, pinning and sculpting them to resemble the pointed shape of a cat ear.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sculpting

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