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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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At the Surrey Hotel, just steps from Central Park, internationally renowned artist Tom Fruin unveiled a new sculptural installation that is inspired by, and sited next to, the Porsche Macan Electric. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025 Zoey Deutch made a fashion statement in New York City on Monday wearing sculptural mules from the recent collaboration between Larroudé and Italian designer Nicolò Beretta. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025 Production designer Nathan Crowley imagined Elphaba’s lair as being intertwined with nature, which meant weaving flexible wood and branches into a large sculptural nest built on a top of a platform on a soundstage. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025 The freshwater pearl brings romance, while the diamond bar adds a clean, sculptural element that keeps things fresh. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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