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Recent Examples of sculpted
Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
For a more sculpted look, use the narrow side of the bullet to apply bronzer more precisely to the hairline, jawline, cheekbones, and any other areas that call for some contour.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Speaking of which, the battery pack on the motorcycle is sculpted to resemble an actual engine.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Tracee Ellis Ross wears her hair swept back in a cornrowed ponytail, which lifts her face and defines her sculpted cheekbones.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
For a more sculpted look, use the narrow side of the bullet to apply bronzer more precisely to the hairline, jawline, cheekbones, and any other areas that call for some contour.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
Verb
Featuring sculpted, clean lines and contract-grade materials, it’s built to last and designed to blend in with multiple home aesthetics.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Speaking of which, the battery pack on the motorcycle is sculpted to resemble an actual engine.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
Adjective
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But at the same time, [the Gates Foundation’s spend-down announcement] has ended up being a very powerful call to action, both for our staff and for many of our partners.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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These concerns are sharpened by the shadow of Epstein, whose connections to powerful figures continue to surface.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In October, authorities filed a superseding indictment against 21-year-old Baron Cain Martin of Arizona, accusing him of membership in 764 and other groups and exploiting children – including a 13-year-old girl who carved swastikas into her body at his direction.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hašek and Tomáš Vokoun are the clear top two all-time, but Petr Mrázek, Ondřej Pavelec, Roman Turek, Michal Neuvirth and Roman Cechmánek all carved out impressive NHL careers.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The steppe looks like a sinewy piece of yellow meat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The crowd is sinewy and sporty.—
Grainne McBride,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The 30-second spot features a voluptuous humanoid woman and her muscular male companion dancing at a club with bottles in hand.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Behind Hassan, a bald, muscular man yelled something in Hebrew, and his two arms stretched forward, pointing at Hassan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The place was used for wild beast hunts, public executions, and gladiator fights for several hundred years, then became a condo of sorts as medieval Romans made their homes in the hulking ruins.—
Katie Parla,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The riffs of a country band trickled from a packed club and into the parking lot, a rock’s throw from Alabama’s hulking college football stadium.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The reveal took place in a studio in Glendale, California where Recon models with illuminated iconic seven-slot grilles, square backs and beefy tires were set amid ponds, dunes and hills, striking poses to show off its capability.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Beadlock 18-inch wheels sit in beefy 40-inch tires at every corner, and favorable approach, departure, and breakover angles—obviously a must on the dunes—are complemented by a low-drag shell that also safeguards stability.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The band steadily climbed the charts in its native Australia, pairing its brawny rock with sincere and outspoken political activism.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The horn section sounds deep and crisp, punching out riffs on Kupka’s brawny bari foundation.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Among the questionable spending listed in the audit were hefty expenditures on car allowances and office furnishings.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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As an exhaustive New York Times Magazine investigation recently explained, Epstein built his fortune mainly by insinuating himself as a wealth manager for a few superrich old men and drawing hefty fees.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Sculpted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpted. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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