carvings

noun

plural of carving
as in sculptures

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  1. sculptures
  2. models
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  • The two sculptures were formally transferred to the Kingdom of Cambodia at a ceremony yesterday, along with a third sandstone sculpture depicting the head of the Hindu deity Harihara.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
  • Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
    — Rachel Holt, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Definition of sculptures
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  • That has made download and derivative-model figures one measure of influence in the US-China AI race, as Chinese developers including Alibaba push capable models that are relatively cheap and easy to adapt.
    — Saritha Rai, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Their mutual admiration began in 2018 when their wives — former models who went on to have successful business careers — became friends.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Carvings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carvings. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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