SCULPTED Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of sculpted

as in powerful

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verb

past tense of sculpt

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

Adjective

The bestselling legging is made with high compression, giving you a sculpted, flattering silhouette. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 The sculpted heel narrowed on its way down, giving the pair a cleaner, less solid profile than a standard block heel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 June 2026

Verb

Formed from volcanic pumice sculpted by the wind and sea, Sarakiniko’s lunar-like appearance, contrasting with cobalt waters, is surreal. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 Of course, there’s the open metal gear gate,, with the entire center console sculpted around it. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpted

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Adjective

Working with patrons Anadol counters that anyone can have free access to the models his studio develops, and that there's nothing new about contemporary artists' relationships with rich and powerful benefactors.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
As time goes on, there will surely be more supporters – particularly among smaller, less financially powerful member associations – of Infantino’s idea.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of powerful

Verb

What's more, that hostility that led lawmakers in Indianapolis to kill state funding for public broadcasting no longer seems carved in stone.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026
For many the agency has lost its way (unless your public comments serve to restrict gopher tortoises, or applaud bear hunts or cheer for a high-speed roadway carved through conservation lands).

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Definition of carved

Adjective

Imax just released numbers for the second quarter ended in June, but eyes are on July – specifically, the massive debut of The Odyssey that just provided the big screen exhibitor with its most muscular opening weekend ever.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 July 2026
During standard Pilates, your body primarily responds to the workout’s muscular and neuromuscular demands, including core stabilization, muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and mobility.

— Mellanie Perez, Health, 20 July 2026

Definition of muscular

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On top of the appropriately hirsute performer assuming the role of beefy antihero Kratos, the adaptation promises a god-tier ensemble cast, with the likes of Lost’s Sonya Walger and Homeland’s Mandy Patinkin joining the fray.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Sony will still make a beefy box for the living room to compete with Xbox and PCs, but the price may be so outlandish amid RAMageddon that traditional console buyers won’t be able to justify the spend.

— Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 July 2026

Definition of beefy

Adjective

The two athletic conferences standing have schools in 26 states, a brawny bipartisan geographic and political footprint.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Still, audiences hungry for the kind of brawny all-star spectacle now largely confined to sci-fi and comic book tentpoles should turn out for this bold retelling of Homer’s epic poem.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of brawny

Adjective

But while new subscription revenue no doubt helped the bottom line, growing ad revenue from the streamer’s hefty sports offerings likely figured into Peacock’s lack of red ink during the quarter.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Perhaps even more frustrating for investors already concerned about hefty data center spending, the team upped its capital expenditure outlook for the year.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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