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Its sheath is adorned with several gems, at least two of which were carved with swastikas.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
The stela was carved between 450 and 440 B.C. and comes from the marble-rich Cycladic Islands.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
At other times, a pithy quotation is like a tour guide handing you a delicious insight about the canyon, cathedral, or carving you’re gazing at.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers in more than 30 states have carved out tax incentives for data center companies, arguing that without them, the data centers wouldn’t come—and that their presence is essential toward growing property and income tax revenue, and driving economic development.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025
The stela was carved between 450 and 440 B.C. and comes from the marble-rich Cycladic Islands.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
At other times, a pithy quotation is like a tour guide handing you a delicious insight about the canyon, cathedral, or carving you’re gazing at.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Lawmakers in more than 30 states have carved out tax incentives for data center companies, arguing that without them, the data centers wouldn’t come—and that their presence is essential toward growing property and income tax revenue, and driving economic development.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carve
sculpt
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Comfy insoles and sculpted outsoles offer heel-to-toe cushioning and support for long stints of walking and standing.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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And it's beautifully sculpted, as the mid-engine is designed to always be visible from both inside and outside the car – the plenum being the centerpiece; a perfect balance of aesthetics and intake performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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