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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Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026 Walking into the hotel, you’re immediately greeted by eccentric art pieces, from sculptures to paintings and photographs, as well as the hotel’s staple mascot, the four-foot red penguin sculpted from recycled plastic. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Artists begin by sculpting the figure in clay before carefully applying layers of paint designed to give the skin a natural glow. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 Think floor-length minks sourced on eBay for a steal, paired with sleek, sculpting ski suits, or cozy cashmere layers. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 8 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2026.

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