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 result is a wearable version that's easy to integrate into everyday looks and adds flair to your fits without feeling overly sculpted. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Pair them with the Everyday Short Sleeve Tee for a sleek and sculpted look while sightseeing. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 Rimaks sees silhouettes are becoming more defined—straight, wide or sculpted—for Fall/Winter 2027-2028. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026 Then grab a sharp pair of pruners and get to work sculpting. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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