as in carving
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 sculpting
But what’s most remarkable is how Uhlmann transforms these appearances into new tools for sculpting sounds and, in turn, conveying feelings.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
The look was achieved using L'Oréal products, with Jenda Alcorn sculpting her hair and Erin Ayanian Monroe painting on her makeup.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Teller did get to live out his dream of sculpting land forms with nuclear explosions.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
And these fractures were constructive, sculpting new shapes from developing tissues, in an evolutionary approach that scientists are uncovering across the animal kingdom.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Empire Medical Training offers courses to med spa providers on procedures ranging from dermal filler training to body sculpting and cosmetic laser training.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
There are also maternity shapewear bottoms, which feature sculpting shorts to smooth thighs and your bottom.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Ethereal Cong Tri; school mistress-esque Thom Browne; body-sculpting Mugler?
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
The high-compression fabric is sculpting without digging into skin, and the generous waistband keeps everything in place during particularly bendy yoga classes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
The look was achieved using L'Oréal products, with Jenda Alcorn sculpting her hair and Erin Ayanian Monroe painting on her makeup.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Teller did get to live out his dream of sculpting land forms with nuclear explosions.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
And these fractures were constructive, sculpting new shapes from developing tissues, in an evolutionary approach that scientists are uncovering across the animal kingdom.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Empire Medical Training offers courses to med spa providers on procedures ranging from dermal filler training to body sculpting and cosmetic laser training.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
There are also maternity shapewear bottoms, which feature sculpting shorts to smooth thighs and your bottom.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Ethereal Cong Tri; school mistress-esque Thom Browne; body-sculpting Mugler?
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2026
The high-compression fabric is sculpting without digging into skin, and the generous waistband keeps everything in place during particularly bendy yoga classes.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpting
carving
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Functional and technology-driven apparel brands will appear alongside labels exploring contemporary interpretations of Chinese cultural aesthetics, illustrating how domestic brands are carving out specialized categories rather than competing for the same consumer.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Martin built hers through fashion shows, studio traffic and the credibility that comes from carving out space in an art institution.—
J.M. Banks
March 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sculpting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpting. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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