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inlay

[in-ley, in-ley, in-ley] / ˈɪnˌleɪ, ˌɪnˈleɪ, ˈɪnˌleɪ /
VERB
parquet
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If, as the New York Times’ Amanda Hess argues, we live in the “golden age of celebrity branding,” liquor is the filigree on its balustrades, the inlay on its armoires, the leaf on its chandeliers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023

Her nods to the Navajo culture include a turquoise inlay and a depiction of eagle feathers, which are used to give blessings.

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2023

There seems to be a trend toward a bit of embellishment, from small inlay on items such as desks to kitchen cabinet trim.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

The state bed later suffered damage in a fire and a new one was built in 1859 measuring 6ft long and 12ft high, made of walnut with gilt inlay.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2023

He stuck to the borders, avoiding the carpet inlay.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer