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

Planting pumpkins in June is perfect timing for a fall harvest that lines up with Halloween pumpkin carving and fall displays. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Shop windows and the local museum display crafts from this wood-carving mecca. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026

Verb

Quintanilla argues Arrakis is carving out a distinct niche from each of these competitors. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 22 July 2026 There is the agent path that Kent Hughes and Bill Zito are carving out, thanks to their respective successes in Montreal and Florida. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for carving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for carving

Noun

The sculpture stands along Southwest Boulevard at West 23rd Street.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Born in Guiyang, China, in 1991, Pan is known for her wide-ranging practice, embracing moving image, sound, sculpture, and performance.

— News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026

Definition of sculpture

Verb

Beyond their jaw-dropping price, the Amazon Essentials Skinny Jeans share the same snug, sculpting fit as Stewart’s pair.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 July 2026
The engineering shop teamed up with KRT Framework for the aluminum bodywork, which came together over 800 hours of painstaking shaping and sculpting by hand.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 July 2026

Definition of sculpting

Noun

This follows an incident where OpenAI models autonomously exploited system flaws, showcasing advanced capabilities.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Transactions at wholesale clubs that sell consumer goods and services through a membership model can also be done without cash.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026