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 Some of the galaxy's most spectacular stellar nurseries resemble giant cosmic wagon wheels, with spoke-like structures that scientists say were sculpted by shockwaves from stellar explosions and powerful stellar winds. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 June 2026 This special high-jewelry cable piece, though, is sculpted rather than formed from twisted wires to achieve the look, since the bracelet required a more solid yet fluid surface for diamond setting. Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Over the course of three weeks and nearly 150 hours, Mike Elder carefully crafted his honeybee sculpture, welding on antennas and legs, sculpting the yellow and black-striped body from foam and precisely designing its intricate wings. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026 The bull, with a 7½-foot horn span, was sculpted by Johnny Pate and painted by local artists in 2001 as part of the citywide BulLovArts project. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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carve
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  • But even these trails, like the ones Vernon carved out with friends near his home in Bella Vista, have had a positive effect.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • The pieces, from 2019, were originally carved from oak trees and then cast in bronze.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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