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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Formed from volcanic pumice sculpted by the wind and sea, Sarakiniko’s lunar-like appearance, contrasting with cobalt waters, is surreal. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Of course, there’s the open metal gear gate,, with the entire center console sculpted around it. New Atlas, 10 July 2026 But, Mitchell said, the change doesn’t change there, also with a desire to re-sculpt his stocky 6-foot build. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026 Lagree was originally built for that exact crowd, actresses and models already in peak physical condition who wanted to sculpt without bulking up. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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