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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Lopez pulled out her signature glam for the evening, highlighting her features with smoky eyeshadow, a glossy nude lip, and sculpted cheekbones. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026 Within many of the pieces are his grid-like codes, sculpted into nonsensical slashes and symbols that evoke the ancient writings of Mesopotamian and Sumerian cuneiform. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Rosenqvist took home the sterling silver Borg Warner trophy, which features sculpted likenesses of past winners. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 What truly elevates the piece, though, are the structured, emphasized cups, which transform the dress from something loose and shapeless into a silhouette that feels angular, sculpted, and undeniably flattering. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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