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
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 July 2025
The windows are particularly tall to provide panoramic views, while sharp, sculpted elements mix with soft curves to create a distinctive exterior.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Their clean design allowed the sculpted folds of the one-shoulder dress — complete with a twisted, padded shoulder knot and cascading tassel accent — to remain the focal point.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
Wildcat ushered in the next era of Buick design starting with a newly-slimmed logo, a sculpted nose and sleek head lights and tail lights.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Today, with sculpted gels, the possibilities are endless.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 July 2025
The windows are particularly tall to provide panoramic views, while sharp, sculpted elements mix with soft curves to create a distinctive exterior.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Their clean design allowed the sculpted folds of the one-shoulder dress — complete with a twisted, padded shoulder knot and cascading tassel accent — to remain the focal point.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
Wildcat ushered in the next era of Buick design starting with a newly-slimmed logo, a sculpted nose and sleek head lights and tail lights.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
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The room’s layered materiality starts with ultra-plush wool carpeting carved into a unique rose-petal pattern, and a curved metal-and-fabric screen backs the bed and nightstands, dampening noise and creating a comforting space.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Michelangelo lived and studied there, and the current complex, across the Arno river from the historic center of Florence, still houses the wooden crucifix carved by the Renaissance master for its basilica.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The World Meteorological Organization confirmed a new world record for lightning discharge distance The powerful lightning bolt, also known as a megaflash, stretched 515 miles from eastern Texas to Kansas City, Mo.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The tour garnered attention for its blend of music, culture, fashion and powerful messages, while also addressing country music's history of exclusion.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The infected familiar from the original virus strain are now sinewy figures wandering the land, feral and naked, their clothes having disintegrated long ago.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Walter, whose polyphonic sensibility first charmed me in Beautiful Ruins, has here made something salty, sinewy, and satisfying from fairly tough material.—
Emily Temple
May 27,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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In the years since, many of the faces of the original have died, including Barker, Weathers, Frances Bay, the hulking Richard Kiel and Joe Flaherty, who played the heckler.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Ben came back from their fateful space flight permanently transformed into a hulking rock monster, which hinders him from expressing his romantic feelings toward Rachel Rozman (Natasha Lyonne), a friendly teacher from his old neighborhood.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The Aston Martin Formula One team has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not be taking part in the Hungarian Grand Prix Free Practice 1 session due to a muscular injury in his back.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers this week continued tests of a possible alternative countermeasure to muscular atrophy.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pockets vary in size, some being small enough for a little flash drive and others large enough to fit the beefiest of portable chargers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
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While waves were beefy and allowed for plenty of surf excitement throughout the event, the swell picked up even more for the finals day on Saturday, with sets upward of 8 feet, even larger as the swell filled in throughout the day.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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India Standard Time) atop a GSLV Mk II, one of India's brawniest rockets.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 July 2025
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On Saturday, the brawny colt will be the only horse in the Class of 2025 who will have run in all three races.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Brexit made businesses abandon the UK — Trump’s hefty EU tariffs could bring them back.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Since his reign as the original Black Sabbath member, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has left behind a plethora of hefty tunes that will rock on for eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Sculpted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpted. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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