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

At the annual carving party, Elizabeth residents receive pumpkins and carving tools, thanks to the Elizabeth Community Association and community partners. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 That doesn’t mean Coloradans have to skip out on pumpkin carving this year. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Verb

Although Williamsburg has become a hot spot for brands ranging from Hermès to The North Face for new retail locations, Rew the Store is carving out a niche for its conceptual design and strong portfolio of brands. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 The ongoing construction inside includes carving out a podcast room in the back. — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for carving

Noun

The striking sculpture will hover over a cozy space with modular bookshelves that are arranged on a floor covered in book quotes.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
There, the extensive sculpture facilities at the college allowed Gibson to focus quite intensely on furthering his sculpture practice.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 20 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