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

One butcher joined the march with the longest carving fork Ursula had ever seen, twin tines glittering sharp overhead. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 The celebration, which includes extra flare for Route 66’s Centennial anniversary, brings a lineup of one liftoff after another, live music, drone shows, chainsaw carving contests and fireworks. — Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026

Verb

With the likes of Tobi Lawal and Tyler Smith guarding him, Ike had no problems carving out space and buckets. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026 The boys are also carving out their own careers in the entertainment world as actors, models, and producers. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for carving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for carving

Noun

An ice sculpture of a heart includes a tube through the ice arrow that pierces the heart.

— Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
The sculpture included Teddy mounted on a striding horse with two lackeys walking on either side.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of sculpture

Verb

The sculpting silhouette looks much more expensive than its current sale price, too.

— Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

Definition of sculpting

Noun

During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
The Hightower family is closely connected with the worship of the Seven, the predominant faith of Westeros, and Ormund seems to be a model believer.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026