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
Attractions include kitschy traditions such as a butter-sculpting demonstration, in which a master carver crafts a bust of the winner of the annual Princess Kay of the Milky Way pageant, and the Miracle of Birth Center, displaying pens of expectant farm animals.
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Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Somebody sculpting the landscape.
—John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Made from premium stretch denim, the jeans’ signature high-rise waistband slims the figure, smoothing and sculpting with every movement.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The launch collection features six pieces made with body-sculpting bonded jersey.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Try deep sea fishing and kiteboarding or floating yoga and sand sculpting for something more laid-back.
—Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The groundbreaking item provides strong support for the jaw and neck and is designed with the brand’s signature sculpting fabric and contains collagen yarns.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This blurring lip pencil from Unleashia is easily the best for softly sculpting and shaping your pout before applying your gloss or your lip tint.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Makeup artist Ivan Núñez kept the ‘80s vibes going with Doja’s glam, sculpting her lids with soft shadows and defining them with a sharp cat-eye liner, then brushing a hot, magenta-pink blush across her cheeks and up towards her temples.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Aug. 2025
Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Somebody sculpting the landscape.
—John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Made from premium stretch denim, the jeans’ signature high-rise waistband slims the figure, smoothing and sculpting with every movement.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The launch collection features six pieces made with body-sculpting bonded jersey.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Try deep sea fishing and kiteboarding or floating yoga and sand sculpting for something more laid-back.
—Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The groundbreaking item provides strong support for the jaw and neck and is designed with the brand’s signature sculpting fabric and contains collagen yarns.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
This blurring lip pencil from Unleashia is easily the best for softly sculpting and shaping your pout before applying your gloss or your lip tint.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Makeup artist Ivan Núñez kept the ‘80s vibes going with Doja’s glam, sculpting her lids with soft shadows and defining them with a sharp cat-eye liner, then brushing a hot, magenta-pink blush across her cheeks and up towards her temples.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpting
carving
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While giants like Diageo and Pernod Ricard dominate volumes, smaller distilleries like Torabhaig are carving out space by leaning into provenance, limited releases, and distinctive house styles.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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While his specialty is agateware, which involves carving into a multi-colored piece to reveal layers of clay, this musician and songwriter also enjoys the showmanship of demonstrating his craft.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sculpting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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