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Recent Examples of carving
South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Stonehenge, England Stonehenge’s mystery lies less in stone carving and more in transportation.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Cheese sculptor Sarah Kaufmann (also known as The Cheese Lady) is carving a 600 lb.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Enter Caviar Club, a new Las Olas spot with $15,000 wines, tableside steak carving and $2,000 caviar tastings.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Stonehenge, England Stonehenge’s mystery lies less in stone carving and more in transportation.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sometimes that might mean carving out a day (or maybe a week) to immerse yourself in nature—ski, snow shoe, trail run, hike, surf.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Cheese sculptor Sarah Kaufmann (also known as The Cheese Lady) is carving a 600 lb.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carving
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Monroe County High School students are chiseling a marble sculpture for America's 250th birthday, guided by an internationally renowned artist and supported by their community.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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The lobby action centers on an eye-catching marble fireplace with a bold sculpture instead of flames.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The former tends to focus on facial sculpting tools such as gua shas and microcurrent devices alongside cosmetic treatments; the latter emphasizes things like diet, anti-stress tactics, and supplements (still with the goal of slimming or sculpting the face by reducing inflammation).—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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From open models to real-world applications, China has shown that constraints have not stopped it from gaining ground.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Carving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carving. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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