Synonyms of carve

carve

verb

ˈkärv 

as in to sculpt

to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material

carved a statue out of rare marble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sculpt
• sculpture
• chisel
• engrave
• etch
• grave
• inscribe
• incise
• shape
• form
• cast
• mold
• model
• knap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carve

Tony Romo carved out new terrain at CBS Sports after revealing a knack for predicting game play — all but forcing CBS to re-sign the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to a multi-season pact in 2020 valued at around $17 million a year. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Here’s what to know The Kansas City Chiefs have opened the 2026 NFL season 3-0, and while free-agent signing Kenneth Walker has been the headline runner in the backfield, rookie Emmett Johnson is carving out a meaningful role. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

The trauma of Cathy’s youth is not that different from the story of Adam and Charles, warped by their father’s expectations and the grooves of rivalry carved after years of circling each other. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Slemmer was found with a satanic symbol carved into her chest. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing carve

• carve (out)