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sculptural

adjective

sculp·​tur·​al ˈskəlp-chə-rəl How to pronounce sculptural (audio)
ˈskəlp-shrəl
1
: of or relating to sculpture
2
: resembling sculpture : sculpturesque
sculpturally adverb

Examples of sculptural in a Sentence

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Guests gathered for an intimate dinner, met the brand’s founders, and experienced the refined elegance of the Ava Mini Vintage handbag—a sculptural ode to delicate power, transformation, and nature’s quiet precision. Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025 Her treatments blend sculptural massage, lymphatic drainage, microcurrent and microchanneling with breathwork, nervous system regulation and mindful conversations around sleep, hormones and gut health. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025 It is emblazoned with sparkling, sculptural ornaments in champagne-hues. Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025 Native to parts of Japan and Korea, they are prized for their seasonal color, unique leaf shape, and sculptural branches. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculptural

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculptural was in 1796

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“Sculptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptural. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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