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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The weightless, soft material is undeniably comfortable, and the high-rise waistband is flattering, especially for its sculpting fabric. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 This slow-growing shrub tolerates shearing well; it can be sculpted into formal shapes. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025 More than 20,000 pounds of ice are sculpted into creatures, scenes, and intricate designs, with artists carving right on the sidewalks. Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025 The shoes also feature persian violet accents, a silver Swoosh, sculpted heel, and a green glow and persian violet sole. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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