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

The shop is known for its ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock, prints, as well as for its use of etching, aquatint, monotype, screen-printing, and digital hybrid methods. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026 In addition to etchings and pet nose art, Pratt makes complete keepsake etchings consisting of a pet portrait etching, a pet’s personal item, their paw print and other mementos. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for etching

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Noun

That isn’t unusual for someone who draws and paints every day — but this latest dirt is real, dug from the ground in Yorkshire and Warwickshire, England, and used as the medium for her drawings of trees and landscapes.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
While Schwartz retells classic folklore tales with humor and goosebumps in equal measure, Gammell’s powerful drawings nudge children wordlessly toward the ghoulish.

— Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 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

For São Paulo, Paulino moved from watercolor on paper to painting on canvas, scaling her drawings up to nearly 9 feet by 20 feet.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
In today’s commercial age of plenty, the most important task of the dust jacket is to match a book to your mood, from the pastoral watercolor tones of the travel narrative or cosy domestic romance, to the dark hues of the murder mystery.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of watercolor

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Butternut squash works as a stand-in for canned pumpkin too, since the squash varieties used in most US brands are closer to butternut than to carving pumpkins.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Tight ends are being underutilized While the league has been carving Miami up with tight ends, the Dolphins have been ignoring their own for most of the season.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of carving

Noun

With iPolish, a single set of smart press-on acrylic nails can switch between hundreds of colors in seconds using electronic display technology.

— Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The most water-repellent plastics, polyethylene and polypropylene, were the most active, while PET and acrylic, which contain chemical groups that attract water, were the least.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of acrylic

Verb

Related Articles Her toolkit included Oligio monopolar radiofrequency for tightening and refining texture, InMode bipolar radiofrequency, and Sofwave for lifting and sculpting the face, neck and body.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Limestone bluffs, dramatic plaza entrances Notable, construction will include digging a 90-foot hole and sculpting the stadium site out of the ground’s limestone.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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