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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Diners sit underneath a shower of bespoke crystal raindrops that sparkle against dark marble walls, gilded mirrors, and floor-to-ceiling shelving sculpted out of raw wood by French artist Jean-Guillaume Mathia. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025 Many species boast glossy, dark green leaves, often sculpted along the edges. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 Early shokuhin sampuru were relatively rough replicas molded out of wax; some pioneering artisans were more accustomed to, say, sculpting ear canals for otologists and solar systems for science classes. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025 The shade range is thoughtfully curated, spanning sculpting neutrals in both warm and cool undertones. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 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 28 Dec. 2025.

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