carved

past tense of carve
as in sculpted
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 carved Price looked for more ideas and decided a chalk face had been carved out within the basement. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025 Lelevicius has carved out a starting role at small forward and brings size and scoring at the wing. Steven Johnson october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025 The nebula's haunting outline t is carved from swirling clouds of gas and dust inside a vast stellar nursery. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025 Noting the crowds at other safari destinations, the government carved out a high-cost, low-volume approach. AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025 In just over two years, Rapp has carved out a space as one of pop’s rising voices, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 The storm has already carved a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, hammering Jamaica, Cuba and neighboring islands with torrential rain and powerful winds. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025 The seven pillars of society—wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth—aren’t just words carved into sacred walls. Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 The property also serves as a basecamp to the wonders of Olympic National Park, with easy access to Sol Duc Falls, where water thunders over mossy rock, and the pristine, glacially carved Lake Crescent. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
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sculpted
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  • My hair was softly curled, and my face was expertly sculpted with a breathable base that still allowed my skin to shine through.
    Brianna J. Heath, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones also deliver excellent bass response with clear and crisp highs; however, the highs aren't quite as transparent as those of the AirPods, and the audio feels more sculpted, with the mid frequencies pulled back slightly.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Carved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carved. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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