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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No detail is forgotten in the 87-piece collection, from its striking bar tools to sculpted swivel chairs. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 With SPANXsupersmooth Authentic 360 Lightweight Denim, the brand engineered the fabrication to maintain that sculpting effect while introducing more breathability and drape. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026 Building on the success of its smoothing, sculpting denim line, the new collection is designed for warm weather wear. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Gibb herself sculpted and cast the statue, unveiling it in 2021. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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