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  • past tense form of inlay.
  • past participle of inlay.
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inlaid

[in-leyd, in-leyd] / ˈɪnˌleɪd, ɪnˈleɪd /
VERB
parquet
Synonyms


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Bars and rings trade at a premium to the world price at gold and jewellery shops across the country, where bullion emblazoned with dragons is sold alongside ornate goldware inlaid with pearls and rubies.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

A massive Ruhlmann sideboard, first made in 1920, is inlaid with an ivory marquetry pattern that suggests—to me, least—soap bubbles.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

A small thing of beauty, inlaid with a delicate mosaic.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2024

Her works are filled with whimsy and joy, including a collection of platters and plates featuring inlaid porcelain flowers, vaguely defined creatures that hold birthday candles, penguin pitchers and Buddhas.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 21, 2024

She folded it and smoothed it, and then hung it beside the inlaid bed upon a bar; then, drawing the door shut by its silver handle she slid the catch in place and went away.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer



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