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sculpture

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verb

as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material the artist used a hammer and chisel to sculpture the horse out of ice

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Recent Examples of sculpture
Noun
Nona Perrin’s Pacific Beach home is filled with art — paintings, mosaics, sculptures and more. Elaine Alfaro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding. Belinda Luscombe, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Co-developed with NISMO, Nissan’s in-house racing and customizing arm, the Hyper-Force’s carbon-fiber body is sculptured like a fighter jet with the sole purpose of going as fast as possible. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Modeling in clay was a way to process the paintings and sculpture the young man was discovering in the art metropolis of the Western world. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 23 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for sculpture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpture
Noun
  • Archaeologists said the carvings were excavated and then relocated, and will be included in an exhibit highlighting the life of women in ancient Pompeii.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The brunch lineup offers prime rib, shredded potato pie, zucchini gratin and a carving station.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This is why great relationships are sculpted, not just found.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The tiered model approach allows developers to select the appropriate balance between performance and cost, with GPT-4.1 Nano being ideal for tasks like classification or autocompletion, and the standard GPT-4.1 model suited for more complex applications.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The model aims to help students live and learn together—making everyone feel welcome, and also helping students navigate the conflicts that inevitably arise in a community where people have different world views.
    Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Over the last several years, Kota The Friend has been busy intentionally carving out a very normal life compared to other rappers.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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