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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 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
Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Kilts and sculpted skirts moving with swagger, proving gender was never the point—attitude was.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Styles highlighted in the campaign include the women’s Baggy Dad Barrel, a fresh take on a cult favorite with its sculpted curved outseam, and slouchy fite.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 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
However, offerings like these were usually made to painted or sculpted deities, not to fire altars.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Kilts and sculpted skirts moving with swagger, proving gender was never the point—attitude was.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
Verb
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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
Adjective
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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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Dozens of start-ups are working on a new generation of smaller reactors meant to be cheaper than the hulking plants of old.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Next up is Royd (Tanoai Reed), a hulking tech guy with a chill bro Samoan vibe.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 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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That said, Dexter’s signature burger knocks it out of the park, with two uber-beefy, coarsely ground patties and a lightly sweet and super fluffy bun, plus American cheese, thin pickle slices, red onion and dijonnaise.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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The event also featured a panel of celebrity judges — including Ja Rule, Ana Navarro and Sunny Anderson — to weigh in on the beefy innovations, which used Pat LaFrieda’s custom burger blend as a base.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Taurus’s strong and brawny vibe is 100% visible in Scrappy-Doo.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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People who build big and brawny machines tend to have egos to match.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Likewise, Halliburton’s net income plunged down to a barely profitable $18 million—including hefty impairment charges—from $571 million, although revenues only fell 2%.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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In August, car insurance rose by the smallest annual rate in three years – but that still amounted to a hefty near-5% jump, well above the overall inflation rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Sculpted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpted. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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