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Example Sentences
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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
These days, Art Deco can mean anything from a one-of-a-kind, early-1920s French cabinet, inlaid with ebony-and-ivory flowers, to a Depression-era Buick hood ornament.
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
Its long silver barrel was embellished with cottonwood leaves and clusters of seedpods, its ivory handle inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.