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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Once you're done, walk across the street to the Basilica of Jesús de Medinaceli, where a 17th-century carving—rescued by the Trinitarians—is vis considered a city treasure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Rifkin said the minor build-out comprises adding equipment to make smoothies and carving out a coffee window where people can order from the patio.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Once you're done, walk across the street to the Basilica of Jesús de Medinaceli, where a 17th-century carving—rescued by the Trinitarians—is vis considered a city treasure.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its combination of performance, technology, and versatility puts it in direct competition with other high-end electric estates, while also carving out its own identity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Rifkin said the minor build-out comprises adding equipment to make smoothies and carving out a coffee window where people can order from the patio.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carving
Noun
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The artist completed his first monumental love sculpture, made from steel, in 1970.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Twelve paintings and one sculpture are currently on display.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That was always in the back of my mind, as was Pierre Schaeffer with musique concrète, and that wonderful fluid way of making music with splicing tape and sculpting music from sound.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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It’s prized for sculpting a high-definition lip that holds up under the harshest red-carpet lighting.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That realization would lead to the launch of Authentic Studios in 2023 — and with it, a new model for how fashion and lifestyle brands can operate as content creators.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Aside from the fans, real-life OnlyFans models have taken issue with Cassie’s portrayal and content on the show.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 May 2026
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carving. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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