Synonyms of sculpting

sculpting

verb

present participle of sculpt

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• carving
• sculpturing
• chiseling
• etching
• modeling
• shaping
• incising
• molding
• forming
• inscribing
• casting
• engraving
• graving
• knapping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sculpting

The body sculpting style was first introduced by Azzedine Alaïa in the 80s but was widely popularized thanks to Frech designer Hervé Léger. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

The extra-high waist acts like a waist cincher attached to a pair of shorts, pulling in the midsection and sculpting the hips into an hourglass silhouette. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026

As part of our Move with Me series, Lapman took us through a quick full-body sculpting workout using only resistance bands. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

Mount Rushmore National Memorial The sculpting feat on the eastern edge of the Black Hills honors four presidents. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026

Ahead, a look at the best face sculpting tools that are actually worth the investment. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 July 2026

That sculpting magic has led many shoppers to deem these their most flattering jeans. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The engineering shop teamed up with KRT Framework for the aluminum bodywork, which came together over 800 hours of painstaking shaping and sculpting by hand. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026