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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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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 The stars, who gathered to celebrate 2025 feature films (10 awards will be doled out, among them, Best Feature, Best Director and Breakthrough Performance), also brought their style A-game to the red carpet in sculptural dresses, colorful suits and more. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025 The arms have a slightly asymmetrical shape, bestowing this sectional with a sculptural moment. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Dara Friedman’s sculptural installations draw on indigenous astronomy and classical Chinese medicine to reveal another dimension of an artist best known for her video works. Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 1 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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