Carrara
Americannoun
noun
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Despite its exterior Carrara marble surfaces, the building looks lightweight and poorly made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
“Accessing the parlor level, Carrara marble stairs rise with mahogany bannisters, reinforced at the landings with wrought iron bars that provide both safety and beauty-an architectural detail that reflects the craftsmanship carried throughout the home.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025
Made of white Carrara marble, it depicts the pontiff in his later years, stooping and clutching a crucifix, his brow furrowed in pain.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
Some five centuries ago, the artist Michelangelo spent months sourcing 100 tons of marble from the quarry of Carrara only to discover that his patron, Pope Julius II, refused to reimburse him for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
Lourdes wishes Ivanito were with her so she could point out the opulence—the nine-hole golf course, the landing dock for the seaplane, the Carrara marble floors.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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