carve

as in to sculpt
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 carve Founded in 1868, Pacific Life has carved a solid reputation in the insurance industry, with excellent financial strength ratings and relatively high customer service scores from J.D. Power. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025 There’s plenty of storage space, including underneath the lofted bedroom plus a pair of walk-in closets, which could help justify erecting a flex wall to carve out a bedroom or office. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Apr. 2025 The top is carved to look like a dung beetle, while the bottom is flat and inscribed with hieroglyphic text. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025 On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach. Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carve
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  • This glowing cloud, colored by hydrogen and oxygen, is sculpted by powerful winds and radiation from a supremely hot, dying star at its center.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Despite their warmth and humanism, his films can sometimes seem scathing or pessimistic — tragic comedies sculpted from the granite of American life.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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