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
Their knack for samples, melodies, and sculpting moments of bliss is intoxicating.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
It is made of the brand's signature sculpting fabric and also contains collagen yarns.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
And, the latest news out of SKIMS’ HQ is even more pleasantly surprising than merkins and sculpting face wraps.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The center of the nebula plays host to a population of energetic young stars that are busily sculpting dense pillars of dust with their radiation.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Known primarily for sculpting the neoclassical Bethesda Fountain in New York City’s Central Park, Stebbins also created deeply personal works, including an 1870 bust of Cushman, which features among 14 works on display at Huntington’s Heckscher Museum of Art.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Especially since the hands sculpting that wood belonged to the Polish artist Frans Krajcberg — a man who had arrived to Brazil without ever having had any contact with those animals.
—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The body-shaping underwear is ideal for anyone who wants light shaping rather than full-on sculpting.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
It is made of the brand's signature sculpting fabric and also contains collagen yarns.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
And, the latest news out of SKIMS’ HQ is even more pleasantly surprising than merkins and sculpting face wraps.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
The center of the nebula plays host to a population of energetic young stars that are busily sculpting dense pillars of dust with their radiation.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Known primarily for sculpting the neoclassical Bethesda Fountain in New York City’s Central Park, Stebbins also created deeply personal works, including an 1870 bust of Cushman, which features among 14 works on display at Huntington’s Heckscher Museum of Art.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Especially since the hands sculpting that wood belonged to the Polish artist Frans Krajcberg — a man who had arrived to Brazil without ever having had any contact with those animals.
—Alejandro González Iñárritu, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The body-shaping underwear is ideal for anyone who wants light shaping rather than full-on sculpting.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpting
carving
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Skirmishing, partying, carving cups, draping themselves in fur, making smart headgear.—
Literary Hub,
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3 Nov. 2025
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In the video of Prince Harry carving a pumpkin, the kids can be seen playing.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Sculpting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpting. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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