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adjective

Definition of sculptednext
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
Sanders’ personal watches, an original cash register, his cutlery set, a bust sculpted by his daughter and a commercial gas range from the colonel’s former residence are among the items up for bidding. — Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 The 100% ceramic tool features sculpted curves and textured edges to help promote circulation and lymphatic flow, plus release tension. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
  1. powerful
  2. carved
  3. sinewy
  4. muscular
  5. hulking
  6. beefy
  7. brawny
  8. hefty
Adjective
  • The two progressive, politically powerful unions helped carry Mayor Brandon Johnson into office.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Gratitude is the most powerful and enduring sentiment of all — not because everything’s fine.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of powerful
Verb
  • The researchers placed the receiver beneath the wing of a stationary drone and carved air channels through the wing to improve cooling even more.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than filling every square foot with washing machines, the pair intentionally carved out space for communal seating, work tables and customers who might linger long after their laundry was done.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of carved
Adjective
  • One of Nebel’s major works was still there — The Wrestlers, a huge plaster work of two sinewy men locked in combat, which had been his thesis as a student.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026
  • The White man, his sinewy, tattooed arms already beet-red from the sun, shouldered the cross from the center beam.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of sinewy
Adjective
  • While several countries have tried opt-out systems, France is hoping more muscular obligatory opt-in rules will be more effective.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Some babies that used to die from one genetic disease - spinal muscular atrophy - before their 2nd birthday now are living normal lives.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of muscular
Adjective
  • Anthony is a hulking, bald man with pale skin and even paler eyes, and he was dressed in an island-print tropical shirt.
    — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Thin and light laptops were a category in their own right not too long ago, but now almost every device outside of hulking gaming laptops is sleek and portable.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of hulking
Adjective
  • My love is unconditional and nothing will separate me from your cheesy beefy burrito and avocado chicken stacker.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • This version ranks among Orange County’s best, delivering a satisfying snap and enough beefy richness without turning into mush.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
Definition of beefy
Adjective
  • Starship will be key to building and maintaining this constellation, which will require many launches of the brawny, fully reusable rocket.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 July 2026
  • The two athletic conferences standing have schools in 26 states, a brawny bipartisan geographic and political footprint.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of brawny
Adjective
  • But the designer version is difficult to find, even secondhand, and costs a hefty $1,090.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Being slapped with contempt by lawmakers carries the potential of hefty fines and jail time.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of hefty

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