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 Rodin reportedly created multiple versions of the sculpture, with the model being formed in 1890 and then sculpted between 1892 and 1893. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 11 June 2025 The design seems to be based on the recent Himalayan 450, albeit with more flowing lines across the seat and faux fuel tank, a ridged motif across the top of the fuel tank and battery cover, and sculpted mainframe and subframe bits. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 11 June 2025 This particular sculpture was modelled in 1890 and sculpted from marble in 1892-93. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 10 June 2025 How climate change is reshaping life on the Mighty Mississippi The Mississippi River sculpted the nation, but now the people who live along it are dealing the effects of climate change. Bluesky Social, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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carve
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  • Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
  • Banda went on a walk in the area, rough terrain carved with steep cliffs and covered with thick forest, and nearly lost her life with a misstep that dropped her hundreds of feet and out of reach for days.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, USA Today, 24 June 2025

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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