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Recent Examples of sculpture
Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
The work was to have been in place for ten years, and determination of the final sculptures was to have been made with input from local residents.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 June 2025
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
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Verb
The metal sculpture, a sunflower with vibrant yellow and orange petals and a brown center, creates an arch for visitors to walk through.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
The work was to have been in place for ten years, and determination of the final sculptures was to have been made with input from local residents.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 June 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpture
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Strategically ventilated and sculpted for compression in the right places, it’s designed to help Kipyegon conserve energy at 15 mph over four punishing laps.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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It is made with breathable fabric that smooths and sculpts the tummy, waist, thighs and buttocks.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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The morning light shows more details in the carvings and catches the sparkle of quartz.—
Lisa Meyers McClintick,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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There will also be a carving station with tri-tip, barbecue chicken, hot links and pork ribs.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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Banda went on a walk in the area, rough terrain carved with steep cliffs and covered with thick forest, and nearly lost her life with a misstep that dropped her hundreds of feet and out of reach for days.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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In the cerebral artery flow model in the lab, Heit says, the milli-spinner was 100% effective at removing clots in more than 500 attempts.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Towards the end of the video, the former Victoria’s Secret model reflected on how surreal her new flagship store felt.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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