CARVING Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of carving

as in sculpture

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carving

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verb

present participle of carve

as in sculpting

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 carving

Noun

That doesn’t mean Coloradans have to skip out on pumpkin carving this year. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 The caveat is that while the V8s in these pickups are built for towing, off-road shenanigans, and long road trips, the LS6 in Chevy's sports car was tuned with the racetrack and canyon carving in mind. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Here’s what to know The Kansas City Chiefs have opened the 2026 NFL season 3-0, and while free-agent signing Kenneth Walker has been the headline runner in the backfield, rookie Emmett Johnson is carving out a meaningful role. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 The list consists of artist who are definitely making their mark in today’s current pop music world, carving out their places in the spotlight. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for carving

Noun

Online photos later confirmed the sculpture had a price tag of $15,000.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
From the tiny suction cups on an octopus ring to the layered feathers of an eagle sculpture, the printer preserved details that made these models stand out.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sculpture

Verb

Limestone bluffs, dramatic plaza entrances Notable, construction will include digging a 90-foot hole and sculpting the stadium site out of the ground’s limestone.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Fry said wool crinkle brings together give, recovery and sculpting support with the softness, breathability and the material character of Merino wool.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sculpting

Noun

By 2023, with tensions mounting between Israel and Hamas, Qatari officials pressed for a different model, one that would deliver assistance to Gazans without making civilians dependent on either Hamas or the Israeli government.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
For a complicated model with multiple color changes, the waste can become substantial.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026