sculpt

Definition of sculptnext
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 Two-time European Pastry Cup Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie-winning pastry chef Martin Chiffers sculpted it from 75 percent Tanzanian cacao. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026 Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application. Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The star made a bold entrance in a plunging orange-red strapless dress that featured sculpted ruching along the front of her bodice and dipped all the way down to her ribs. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 As a recipient of the prize, Maher will receive a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt (1853-1940). Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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carve
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  • Little clay people greeted us along the way to a wooden front door carved with Mount Fuji.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The City Council’s approval on Monday night carves out specific guidelines and a simpler process for Portfolio Homes within the city’s development code.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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