How to Use sculptural in a Sentence

sculptural

adjective
  • The dunes are high and sculptural, and the surf is calm enough for swimming.
    Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 27 May 2021
  • The chunky, sculptural pieces are like wearing a piece of art on your arm.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The shoes feature a peek-a-boo opening at the toes and a sculptural heel.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The sculptural design makes this piece look more like a work of art.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • It’s a sculptural piece built of thick glass and set into the center of the wide-open floor.
    Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2021
  • The top of the sheath featured a sculptural black crinoline appliqué.
    Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The looks are sculptural and designed to both shape and stand away from a woman’s body, from the shoulders to the waist.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Want to get your foot in the door on sculptural furniture?
    Priscilla Ward, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
  • This sculptural new wine glass from Riedel is more than just a pretty face.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2021
  • The design stole the show with its sculptural full-body silhouette.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Courtesy of Joss & Main Bring a bit of flair to your side table with this sculptural gold lamp.
    Megan Mowery, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Block Tiramisu: All the desserts at the Toadstool Cafe could double as art pieces, and the question mark block tiramisu is one of the more sculptural desserts.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
  • This all white look gets an artful touch with playful, sculptural dots that are worth the splurge.
    Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Now the chairs sing like a siren’s song, around the clients’ sculptural Saarinen dining table.
    Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 9 May 2022
  • Over the pedestal appears the face of George Floyd, whose strong, solemn traits evoke sculptural traditions of their own.
    Peter Van Agtmael, Magazine, 8 Dec. 2020
  • The base of the tree and roots have a sculptural quality that is easy to climb on, enticing kids and adults to explore.
    Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • This included sculptural blush, a smoky eye, and lined lips.
    Akili King, Essence, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The result is a sculptural chair that brings tropical warmth to any space.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Here's a sculptural necklace that will feel like a work of art in your jewelry box.
    Porter Simmons, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The sculptural oyster mushrooms and the lion’s mane, with a coat like a puppy, are the most striking.
    BostonGlobe.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • From color pops of pink and Tiffany blue and animal print to sculptural gowns — lots of trends took over the carpet.
    Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Come for the unique takes on everyday hoops and chains, stay for the sculptural and mixed-metal statement pieces.
    Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
  • And get this—it's known as the Mona Lisa of the mineral world due to its sculptural composition.
    Vicki Salemi, Chron, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The range features rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces in bold green onyx, black onyx and lemon quartz set in clean, sculptural pieces.
    Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022
  • To the right the sculptural sweep of snow and ice was interrupted by sharp-toothed mountains like black cutouts against a turquoise sky.
    Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2020
  • For a more sculptural look, try dried poppy or Chinese lantern seed heads.
    Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The style features a sculptural pendant hung on a rope or leather cord and is composed of metal, glass, or stone.
    Jessica Neises, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2023
  • At the far end, their backs to sculptural outcrops of black rock, were five more: This was Mandala Altai, our home for the next four days.
    Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Historic details are everywhere, from the columns in the square to arched ceilings and the dramatic sculptural entrance.
    Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The sculptural number featured a balloon skirt that gathered on one side to reveal a thigh-high slit — a silhouette that would make Carrie Bradshaw very proud.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

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