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Recent Examples of sculpted
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Naturalizer’s Zyra comes equipped with a treaded outsole for grip on even the slickest of city streets, not to mention a sculpted insole that treats feet right (finally).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Stretching away from the coma is a long tail sculpted by radiation from the sun and the prevailing solar wind.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The sun across the top is visible in the sculpted detail.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Naturalizer’s Zyra comes equipped with a treaded outsole for grip on even the slickest of city streets, not to mention a sculpted insole that treats feet right (finally).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Additionally, a pair of bronze bison stands on permanent display in Humboldt Park, created for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition by Edward Kemeys (who also sculpted the lions outside the Art Institute).
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Stretching away from the coma is a long tail sculpted by radiation from the sun and the prevailing solar wind.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
Adjective
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But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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And what works for this writer are powerful hits of nostalgia, preferably from childhood, preferably in relation to football, preferably, and more specifically, to the aesthetics of football.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Missouri’s congressional districts could shift after an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort carved the Kansas City metro into three districts.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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At Punta Papa, divers can explore a WWII shipwreck, while, closer to the harbor, the Grotte di Pilato is an impressive series of tunnels and fish ponds carved into the tuff by ancient Romans, who used them to breed moray eels.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best songs here are lean and sinewy showcases for his backing band, the Dark Clouds.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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The sinewy champion then cradled his wife, Presleigh, in his arm and kissed her at the front of the 18th green, along the water’s edge.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The same level of care extends to the spa, where my therapist, Francesca, tailored my treatment with remarkable intuition, addressing both muscular tension and skin concerns with expertise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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This four-seat (technically) convertible wraps its occupants in tailored luxury and backs up its sleek appearance with muscular performance.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The floors and doors are original, Scott said, as is a hulking brass cash register that hasn’t rung up a sale in probably 60 years.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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One is the repeal of the tax breaks, and another is designed to protect consumers from paying for infrastructure costs associated with serving the hulking computing centers.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For diners who prefer a heartier cut, the 16‑ounce ribeye delivers big, beefy flavor with the satisfying char longtime fans expect.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are stars far beefier than our own.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With tribe immunity at a premium in these early episodes, the targets may well be the players known as brainy schemers rather than brawny athletes.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While nothing is certain, a steady Fed rate may help money market account rates hold at their current levels, offering savers more time to rack up the hefty returns.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The compensation question comes after Lago and Anderson, shortly after being reelected last year, joined with newcomer Lara to rescind the hefty pay raise and car allowance that was approved by the previous commission in 2023.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Sculpted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpted. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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