CARVING Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of carving

as in sculpture

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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

But in reality, the carving occurs in fits and spurts, when floods carry huge boulders that gouge out streambeds and jam cobbles into the bedrock. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 Whether this fall brings unseasonably warm weather or much-too-early snow, the season is still the time for pumpkin spice, fresh apples, fall leaves, pumpkin carving, food trucks, chili cook-offs and live music. — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Chris Monroe, a bladesmith, started hand-carving wooden swords for his grandchildren in his garage, but word quickly spread among the kids in his neighborhood, per Aging Untold. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026 The Pacific Palisades store is sectioned out more into zones than the previous one; the company sat down with the buyers and visual merchandizing teams to be more strategic in allotment, whether carving out space for denim or The Row. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carving

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Noun

The mountains—the stabile part of the sculpture, standing 50 feet high—were there.

— Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The 4,356-square-foot ground-floor shop will feature Florida limestone cladding, polished brass details and a sculpture of the brand’s signature Orb.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sculpture

Verb

The body sculpting style was first introduced by Azzedine Alaïa in the 80s but was widely popularized thanks to Frech designer Hervé Léger.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026