sculpt

Definition of sculptnext
as in to carve
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material the colossal statue was sculpted from a single block of marble

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Recent Examples of sculpt Mediums offered this year are oil painting, drawing, sculpting and custom skateboard designing. Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 The Instax Mini is almost identical to the Mini 12, though its plastic body is slightly less rounded and slightly more sculpted. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026 But what’s most remarkable is how Uhlmann transforms these appearances into new tools for sculpting sounds and, in turn, conveying feelings. Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026 Her 2023 Soul Train Awards style paired waist-long wand curls with a red manicure and sculpted black gown. Essence, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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carve
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  • In 1775, under the Spanish Crown, Anza led an expedition that carved a route from Sonora, Mexico, to what would eventually become San Francisco.
    Molly McCrea, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Her Blossom Marble Bowl—carved from a single block of honeycomb or travertine marble in Rajasthan—is unfurled, like a flower caught in late bloom.
    Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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