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Recent Examples of carvedSpeedy receiver Mason Tipton carved out a path for himself after signing with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and enters his third NFL season recovering from offseason tibia surgery.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
23 Aug. 2026 Water movement has carved patterns into the tidal flats, creating a transition from warm golden tones to cool teal waters.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2026 Everything is hand-carved, painted and sewn in the facility but craftspeople.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2026 The men’s and women’s brand has carved a niche in the market with its elevated everyday essentials and small-scale local production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere Angel City Lumber turned a felled tree into the one-of-a-kind bench—carved from a single trunk—that greets visitors at the entrance.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
21 Aug. 2026 Carnivores can order a mighty bistecca alla Fiorentina, Florence’s signature dish, char-grilled and carved at your table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Aug. 2026 Moore has carved out a very politically convenient position for himself.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2026 Unlike a sprawling landscape, where distinct areas can be carved out for gardening, entertaining, and lounging, a compact outdoor space demands more strategic planning, with every square foot pulling double duty.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carved
sculpted
Verb
Where Taylor’s band is intricately sculpted to nest against her diamond, Travis’s piece leans into a clean, substantial silhouette.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Aug. 2026
It’s located in Istria, an area sculpted by rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves rather than coastline (Poreč and Rovinj, on the water, are each about a 30-minute drive).
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Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
17 Aug. 2026