sculpt

verb

sculpted; sculpting; sculpts
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Examples of sculpt in a Sentence

She carefully sculpted the wood. The children painted and sculpted all morning. Sculpt your back with push-ups.
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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

Word History

Etymology

French sculpter, alteration of obsolete sculper, from Latin sculpere

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculpt was in 1864

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculpt. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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