CARVING Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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as in sculpture

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verb

present participle of carve

as in sculpting

to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material carved a statue out of rare marble

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Noun

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology displays the crafts and customs of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, including statues, carvings and ceramics from across the nation, as well as an array of traditional architecture in an outside garden area. —

Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024 Islamic rugs and French carvings and Scholastic learnings flowed in, leaving behind a style of decorative excess and frank mysticism. —

Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024

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In the culture space, where so much of a company’s success depends upon the trends and desires of the day, carving out a secure space in the market can be an even greater challenge. —

Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024 Royal Charter Sam Watson, bar manager of Sister Ship in Nantucket says this is a drink that’s sure to impress, especially when served at a pumpkin carving happy hour. —

Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carving