Synonyms of carved

carved

verb

past tense of carve

as in sculpted

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

carved a statue out of rare marble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sculpted
• sculptured
• etched
• engraved
• chiseled
• incised
• inscribed
• shaped
• molded
• modeled
• graved
• formed
• cast
• knapped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carved

The Salem witch trials of 1692 carved out an enduring and powerful niche in American history for this little town, and this intimate, kitschy museum does an excellent job telling the story. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

It's been 52 years since Goh Khuay Par carved his first Mei Hua coffin. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Speakers at the event included local, state and federal officials, many of whom described an eagle who inspired conservation and carved out an enduring legacy. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Vohra had since revamped his diet, kept up a consistent workout schedule, carved out time for meditation, and found smarter ways of working. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026

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

The case got widespread attention because of the brutality of the killing, the ages of the people involved and because a satanic symbol was carved into the victim’s body. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

The ordeal carved a major hole in the couples’ finances, Reich said. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026