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
Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.
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Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Mediums offered this year are oil painting, drawing, sculpting and custom skateboard designing.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
But what’s most remarkable is how Uhlmann transforms these appearances into new tools for sculpting sounds and, in turn, conveying feelings.
—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
His technique included sculpting cement and plaster to raise images and using a shadowing effect, giving the artwork an almost-3D appearance.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 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
Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Mediums offered this year are oil painting, drawing, sculpting and custom skateboard designing.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
But what’s most remarkable is how Uhlmann transforms these appearances into new tools for sculpting sounds and, in turn, conveying feelings.
—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
His technique included sculpting cement and plaster to raise images and using a shadowing effect, giving the artwork an almost-3D appearance.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpting
carving
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The centerpiece, adorned with plump peaches and a full moon, blends an American style of clay-throwing with carving techniques Saw learned in Jingdezhen.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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From TikToker to congressional candidate, the 33-year-old is already carving out a unique legacy beyond the Kennedy name.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sculpting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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