as in carved
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 sculpted
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The best face-firming creams do more than just moisturize—they’re designed to support skin’s elasticity and smooth fine lines to deliver a more sculpted appearance over time.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The bronze statue, commissioned by the owner of baby products brand Frida and sculpted by Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark, depicts a topless woman, holding her baby in one arm, while the other rests on her hip.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The sculpted blazers, cozy cardigans and double-breasted coats reflect the brand’s contemporary, classic and minimalist aesthetic through a neutral palette with a touch of red, which is present in both the collection and the pop-up’s layout.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The best face-firming creams do more than just moisturize—they’re designed to support skin’s elasticity and smooth fine lines to deliver a more sculpted appearance over time.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Replacement Jacob Elordi was 6-feet-6-inches tall, which was a challenge for body sculptor Mike Hill, who had sculpted 42 pieces for Garfield.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The bronze statue, commissioned by the owner of baby products brand Frida and sculpted by Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark, depicts a topless woman, holding her baby in one arm, while the other rests on her hip.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
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But for other press outlets — ones that, like Stuckmann, carved out an identity in the digital space and that regularly cover horror — more actively praised the effort.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The seven pillars of society—wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth—aren’t just words carved into sacred walls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Day Vacuum Deals Refreshing your space should always start with a deep cleaning, which requires a powerful vacuum.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Vinicius Jr ranks as the fourth-fastest player in La Liga per SkillCorner’s PSV-99 metric so far this season, while both Federico Valverde and Alvaro Carreras are powerful off-ball runners out wide.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Stardust Racers, the sinewy roller coaster that towers over Epic Universe, shoots bodies through the sky at more than 60 miles an hour and plunges them toward the surface of the Earth from the height of a 10-story building.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Occasionally, Brown, who makes mesmerizing, lovelorn music under the name Nourished by Time, is a serenader reaching for the style of Jodeci or SWV—sinewy, solicitous, but alien underneath the ad-libbing.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Warriors start Post Facing the hulking Zubac, the Warriors opted to send fellow giant Post out at the the five.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Freshman forward Shelton Henderson, who decommited from Duke to follow former Blue Devils assistant Lucas to Miami, is 6-6 and a hulking 240 pounds.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the after photo, the actor shows off his muscular physique in shorts and a tank top.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beer adds a richness to complement the beefy flavor.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Cadillac that helped drive Rolls-Royce to build beefier mills is up for grabs.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the V3 Ship's propulsion system has been overhauled to accommodate Raptor 3, a new, brawnier version of the engine that powers both of Starship's stages.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Taurus’s strong and brawny vibe is 100% visible in Scrappy-Doo.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some hefty salaries left the club this summer, including Kévin Cabral, Chidozie Awaziem and Djordje Mihailovic, who together combined for nearly $5 million.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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The European Union, United Kingdom and the United States have each rolled out hefty measures to thwart the network, collectively blacklisting hundreds of ships.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Sculpted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpted. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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