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Recent Examples of carve
His face, always stationed somewhere halfway to hangdog, seems to gain 20 new creases carved deep into his skin, accentuating his mournful eyes and his excruciated, heartbroken smile.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The thriller tells the story of Hig (played by Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
What about the ten years during which Giacometti sculpted human heads from live study, and carved innumerable miniscule figurines?
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
They’re joined by rotating specials such as bone-in pork belly ribs and smoked flat iron steak carved into rosy pink slices.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The thriller tells the story of Hig (played by Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
What about the ten years during which Giacometti sculpted human heads from live study, and carved innumerable miniscule figurines?
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
They’re joined by rotating specials such as bone-in pork belly ribs and smoked flat iron steak carved into rosy pink slices.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carve
sculpt
Verb
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The result is a wearable version that's easy to integrate into everyday looks and adds flair to your fits without feeling overly sculpted.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pair them with the Everyday Short Sleeve Tee for a sleek and sculpted look while sightseeing.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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