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 This one is a bronze likeness of Hauge sitting in a director’s chair that was sculpted and cast by artist Charlie DiNapoli, a Santa Clara University grad. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025 For as far as the eye can see, the Colorado Plateau provides visitors with such otherworldly geography to explore, sculpted by ancient seas, tectonic uplift and erosion throughout millions of years. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025 Oscar Martinez sculpts a tribute to Dana A. Dorsey. Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025 Skims has long offered a unique take on sculpting garments, offering everything from the nipple bra to hip-enhancing padded shorts. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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carve
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  • Antelope Canyon starts or ends at Lake Powell and goes on for 18 miles, with curved red rock formations carved deep into the earth, though of course, visitors only explore a small part of it.
    Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Fans left flowers, photos and messages carved into a tree outside the home, according to former owner Douglas Ousterhout.
    Nate Jones, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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