sculpt

as in to carve
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material the colossal statue was sculpted from a single block of marble

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Recent Examples of sculpt They could have been sculpted by wind, but the investigators ruled that out because there would have been more chaotic variation in the angles along the 0.8-mile stretch, rather than the gradual sloping that Zhurong documented. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 These Spanx pants come with sculpting technology to accentuate your shape and stop at the ankles to show off your white sneakers or sandals. Nicol Natale, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 For facials, the deep cleansing and sculpting Cryo Gu Sha Detox uses chilled gua sha tools with lymphatic drainage to improve skin texture and tone. Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 The Grammy winner took everyone by surprise in a figure-hugging custom Loewe look featuring a jersey catsuit and sculpted leather corset. Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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