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

Vandals spray painted the skin of the sculpted Black woman white. — Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The doll, which includes a sculpted version of Rumi’s Sain-geom, is featured in deluxe window-box packaging. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

The brand's emblem, which is incorporated into the translucent monoblock LED taillight beneath the seat and is sculpted by the bike's lights themselves, is the most noticeable of all Fragment elements. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Yet before the crows could be digitally designed, they were sculpted, and the character department built different parts of the crow — feathers, beaks, eyes and feet — to be scanned. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpted

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Adjective

The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
View gallery - 5 images High-performance electric dirt bikes are becoming increasingly capable, but stepping into the more powerful end of the market often requires a considerable investment.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of powerful

Verb

Viewed as a possible 2028 presidential contender, Murphy has carved out a position as a foreign policy leader and champion of aggressive executive branch oversight.

— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Its centerpiece was an enormous round stone, which had been carved to look like an Aztec-style skull.

— Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of carved

Adjective

Putting his lean and sinewy physicality to disquieting use, McNairy makes Wilson both unreadable and coldly transparent, giving him equal parts menace and magnetism.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of sinewy

Adjective

Coming in the next issue, our White House correspondent Linda Feldmann reports on why that muscular approach – supported by his loyal base – might continue regardless of who wins control of Congress.

— Mark Trumbull, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026
The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscular

Adjective

There has been a proliferation of new dahabeahs on the Nile, which offer more intimate, personalized experiences than do the hulking, 50-cabin motorboats that also ply these waters.

— Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Yes, there might be a few hulking teenagers, but who’s counting?

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of hulking

Adjective

Well, now meet its beefier cousin, the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, an equally powerful, ultra-fast-charging electric people-hauler.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
Steaks — particularly ribeye, sirloin and strip — brown faster with another layer of beefy flavor.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of beefy

Adjective

If the brawny stalker is a prison guard, maybe the skinny guy was, too?

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
After the last practices and meetings ahead of their Friday night lights, around seven or eight brawny, youthful teenagers walk into Top Speed for a primer session.

— PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of brawny

Adjective

The most notable updates, aside from the then-new M5 processor, was faster storage and the option to upgrade its capacity to a hefty 4TB for an extra $1,200.

— Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026
The hefty pay raise led Purdy to start his real estate portfolio.

— Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2026

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