Thesaurus results for SCULPT

sculpt

verb

ˈskəlpt

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 The figurines have movable joints and serve as a blank canvas to be pierced, painted, posed or sculpted into whatever comes to mind for the artist, or comes in the form of an artist commission. —

Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat. —

Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Teller did get to live out his dream of sculpting land forms with nuclear explosions. —

Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026 Madsen said Greek artist Zenos Frudakis sculpted the bust and this was one of toughest items to sell. —

Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpt

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carve

Verb

The owner has made scientific discovery part of the mission, carved out a dedicated stateroom for guides or researchers during the yacht’s extensive refit.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
This year’s session carved out two new enormous exemptions.

— Martin Dyckman, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026