carve

verb

ˈkärv How to pronounce carve (audio)
Definition of carvenext
as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material carved a statue out of rare marble

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Recent Examples of carve The couple had initially hoped to carve out a hybrid role, earning their own income while continuing to support the monarchy, but that arrangement was rejected. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Maybe that’s why he’s drawn to the mysterious, carved, giant heads of Easter Island, their solemn faces an eternal jury. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 The startup, best known for helping users create social media graphics, is trying to carve out space in a market long dominated by Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Laika has since carved out a sensibility more surreal and more idiosyncratic than the output of animation factories like Pixar or Illumination. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carve
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sculpt
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  • For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sculpt

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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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