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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
The grand sense of arrival is further enhanced by a 107-foot-long water feature and Triton sculptures inspired by Rome’s Piazza Navona. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024 By using semi-precious stones, primarily the deepest hues of lapis lazuli, Abbas’s work effortlessly merges the mediums of painting, architecture and sculpture within her life-size pieces. Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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
  • The carvings were done approximately 35-37,000 years ago.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In one chalet’s living room, as throughout the compound, Muza Lab collaborated on the interior design; wall carvings and staircase by Kéré.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • However, when in need of a directional landmark, use Lamp Bear, the 23-foot high canary yellow teddy bear sculpted from bronze, as your anchor point.
    Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Since Arie Luyendyk scored the first of his two Indy 500 wins in 1990, the winner’s faces have been sculpted by William Behrends of Tryon, North Carolina.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Under Biggest Threats of Extreme Fire Celebrity Homes Under 'Significant Threat' From Malibu Franklin Fire Pepperdine has historically used the shelter-in-place model, according to Gash.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The idea is that adding more computing power and more data guarantees better models to an infinite degree.
    Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The five-acre property was carved out of a family ranch that’s lucky enough to have unobstructed views of all four Aspen mountains.
    Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In the depths of a former mine in South Dakota, the journalist learns how microbes carve the Earth’s crust.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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