carve

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carve Much is beyond anyone’s control, but that doesn’t prevent carving out a new path. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025 Any trade would involve a gigantic return that would carve into their current team and involve prime future assets. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Aided by beats from 6ix and Rob Knox, Jerome is also partnering with Feeture to help carve out his own lane in the rap game before the year is out. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025 The Queens, New York native has interviewed notable figures from Kobe Bryant to President Barack Obama, while also carving out viral moments with rising stars like Latto and GloRilla. Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carve
sculpt
Verb
  • Alo Yoga 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging Jenner wore Alo Yoga's sculpting leggings that have a shiny finish thanks to the polyester and elastane fabric.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on carve

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!