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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Under that scarf, hairstylist Ashanti Hildreth sculpted flawless finger waves. Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Feb. 2026 Liu felt rejuvenated while sculpting a life away from the rink. Elliott Almond, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 The weightless, soft material is undeniably comfortable, and the high-rise waistband is flattering, especially for its sculpting fabric. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026 There is also a cheesy element to this year’s celebration, with a literal 640 lb block of cheddar cheese that Sarah Kaufmann, aka The Cheese Lady, will sculpt. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 31 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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