sculptural

adjective

sculp·​tur·​al ˈskəlp-chə-rəl How to pronounce sculptural (audio)
ˈskəlp-shrəl
1
: of or relating to sculpture
2
: resembling sculpture : sculpturesque
sculpturally adverb

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In addition to displaying her oeuvre, the museum has rounded up her various cultural and stylistic influences from Black Power Movement ephemera to pre-Hispanic sculptural references, pinpointing how Catlett’s intersectional politics were syncretic with her formal techniques. Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Greta Lee chose a more minimalist look, opting for a sculptural black The Row gown reminiscent of the voluminous white Marc Jacobs dress that Sarah Paulson wore to the WSJ Innovators Awards in New York earlier in the week. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 Thousands of searchers spent years trying to locate the sculptural avian (many with the help of dedicated discussion boards that emerged in recent years) until it was finally uncovered at the beginning of October. Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Others used the stiff fabric to create sculptural jackets. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sculptural 

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sculptural was in 1796

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“Sculptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptural. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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