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Recent Examples of carved
Here, stainless steel tanks are arranged in a circular pattern around a central wooden barrel-aging chamber, inspired by ancient Tokaj cellars that were carved into volcanic rock.
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The statues, which were carved and placed on the South Pacific's Easter Island between the 12th and 17th centuries, have puzzled travelers since the first European contact was made there in 1722.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the years, Elizabeth carved out a niche in horror, including Thirteen Ghosts (2001) and Wes Craven’s Cursed (2004).
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
This greatness is following a path carved by the 2015 defense, but has yet to add the element of havoc.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Yet despite all that heavy traffic, Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker has easily carved own his own unique lane.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
His skin is ivory white, inspired by the alabaster statues carved by Old Masters, with joining wounds that mimic flattering contour-lines.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Keep carved jack-o-lanterns in a cool, shady spot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
For the actress, who has carved out her own corner in sci-fi with the help of Alien, joining the cast was about the strength of the story and not necessarily because of her genre appreciation.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The statues, which were carved and placed on the South Pacific's Easter Island between the 12th and 17th centuries, have puzzled travelers since the first European contact was made there in 1722.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the years, Elizabeth carved out a niche in horror, including Thirteen Ghosts (2001) and Wes Craven’s Cursed (2004).
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
This greatness is following a path carved by the 2015 defense, but has yet to add the element of havoc.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Yet despite all that heavy traffic, Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker has easily carved own his own unique lane.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
His skin is ivory white, inspired by the alabaster statues carved by Old Masters, with joining wounds that mimic flattering contour-lines.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Keep carved jack-o-lanterns in a cool, shady spot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
For the actress, who has carved out her own corner in sci-fi with the help of Alien, joining the cast was about the strength of the story and not necessarily because of her genre appreciation.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carved
sculpted
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The pillbox and sculpted brim styles — especially as seen at Dior — bring such a sense of presence and poise to any ensemble.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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So far this year, artists have painted murals that include two of the city's basketball icons and sculpted a shining celebration of water's life-giving properties.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Carved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carved. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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