carved

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

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Recent Examples of carved The room’s layered materiality starts with ultra-plush wool carpeting carved into a unique rose-petal pattern, and a curved metal-and-fabric screen backs the bed and nightstands, dampening noise and creating a comforting space. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025 Michelangelo lived and studied there, and the current complex, across the Arno river from the historic center of Florence, still houses the wooden crucifix carved by the Renaissance master for its basilica. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 In bridging the gap between East Coast prep and West Coast casual, the brand has carved out a unique position in the fertile golf apparel landscape -- one that continues to grow as the sport itself evolves. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Rashida has carved out a similarly impressive range for herself, appearing on shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Angie Tribeca, and Sunny, and starring in Sofia Coppola's 2020 film On the Rocks. James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Renderings that have been previously released have shown new cupolas and new, narrow retail and restaurant pathways carved between existing buildings on the Plaza’s west side — where construction would purportedly first begin. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025 My 13-year, 24/7 care-giving duties to my late father, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, carved out a special place in my heart for our aging population. Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025 Some still have their lids, or stoppers, while others have carved designs and some flecks of light blue paint. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025 The mesa-like lunar mountain towers over a landscape carved by craters, including the Shackleton Crater – a cold, dark region where water ice and other volatile materials that turn easily into gas are thought to be abundant. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

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