sculpted 1 of 2

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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adjective

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Recent Examples of sculpted
Verb
The eclectic display of sculpted spaceships and towers is now maintained by a local art gallery. Emma George-Griffin, Freep.com, 2 July 2025 The sculpted gardens and monastery, where monks still pray, sit across the lagoon from the famous Piazza San Marco and would provide an intimate setting ideal for a dinner. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 June 2025 The building boasts significant sustainability features and is defined by a sculpted ceiling that shades passengers and creates a pleasant dappled lighting effect inside. New Atlas, 19 June 2025 The sculpted bowl allows for 360-degree airflow, speeding up dry time without compromising definition. Georgia Day, Vogue, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
Verb
  • 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
  • Some still have their lids, or stoppers, while others have carved designs and some flecks of light blue paint.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One of the most powerful moments of the night was the Waiting to Exhale tribute, beautifully curated by Adam Blackstone.
    Essence, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • Both electric models received top-tier reviews for their capabilities, thanks to ground clearance, design and powerful electric motors.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Her sinewy voice lends the song an effortlessly cool vibe, one perfect for the warm days ahead.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • But the Dead’s wall was essentially a behemoth sound system, a hulking electrical mess of amps, speakers, wires—like the menacing heavy-metal rig in Mad Max: Fury Road, but far larger, louder, and, perhaps, more ludicrous.
    John Hendrickson, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
  • They’re housed in the National Library of Wales, a hulking grey monolith that hovers upon a hilltop overlooking the town, Mount Olympus-style.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Urine travels from the kidneys through muscular tubes called ureters to the bladder.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 July 2025
  • Overall, mobility suffers and injury risk increases as your body reacts to increasing core instability by creating protective tension and muscular compensations — often straining the lower back.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • These hefty meatloaf sandwiches are juicy, very beefy, and crowned with a sweet ketchup glaze.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 10 June 2025
  • This is a beefy AI workstation with an Nvidia GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip, cramming server-grade Grace Blackwell hardware into a single motherboard.
    Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • By Emily Saladino and Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors June 18, 2025 The best steak salad recipes transform seemingly disparate elements—crisp greens, brawny beef—into cohesive, craveable dishes.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2025
  • The brawny Yankees lead the American League in runs scored, with 135 more than the Royals, and are pacing the majors in home runs, with 108 — more than double the MLB-low 46 mustered by the Royals.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • On July 10, seventeen contestants entered the house in hopes of winning the hefty sum of cash.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Another major risk for those looking to invest in Starbucks' China business is the potential hefty rental costs for its spacious stores.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 July 2025

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“Sculpted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpted. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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