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 in the invisibly sculpting hands of Swiss director Petra Volpe and the exquisite performances of two first-rate actors, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Rob Morgan, Frank & Louis is an uncommonly tender incarceration drama.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This state sculpting competition, as with most sculpting competitions, has strict rules, regulations and guidelines shared in advance and reiterated onsite prior to the start.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
This eclipse asks you to trust the version of yourself that Uranus has been sculpting for years, even if the world has not fully caught up yet.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The Matte collection offers smooth, sculpting pieces featuring Dri-Fit technology and two levels of compression.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Through his vital performance, and no doubt, director Peter Ellenstein’s shaping and sculpting the portrayal, what could be at worst a pooh-bah’s laundry list makes for a consuming evening.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Further evidence of the way the harsh environment of J1007+3540 is sculpting these jets comes from a long, faint tail stretching out to the southwest of the structure.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Below, shop Oprah’s favorite Rag & Bone pair, a more affordable lookalike of her pants, and a body-sculpting style—starting at $38.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
The 40-year old multi-hyphenate creative has lived an abundant life in her four decades, which includes sculpting an enviable body from grit, alchemizing grief after losing her brother, father and mother a few years apart, and building a commendable career by embracing the uncomfortable.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
This state sculpting competition, as with most sculpting competitions, has strict rules, regulations and guidelines shared in advance and reiterated onsite prior to the start.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
This eclipse asks you to trust the version of yourself that Uranus has been sculpting for years, even if the world has not fully caught up yet.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The Matte collection offers smooth, sculpting pieces featuring Dri-Fit technology and two levels of compression.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Through his vital performance, and no doubt, director Peter Ellenstein’s shaping and sculpting the portrayal, what could be at worst a pooh-bah’s laundry list makes for a consuming evening.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
Further evidence of the way the harsh environment of J1007+3540 is sculpting these jets comes from a long, faint tail stretching out to the southwest of the structure.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Below, shop Oprah’s favorite Rag & Bone pair, a more affordable lookalike of her pants, and a body-sculpting style—starting at $38.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
The 40-year old multi-hyphenate creative has lived an abundant life in her four decades, which includes sculpting an enviable body from grit, alchemizing grief after losing her brother, father and mother a few years apart, and building a commendable career by embracing the uncomfortable.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpting
carving
Verb
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Earle visited it often throughout his life, playing soccer in the grass and, according to an anecdote in Bernstein’s book, carving his name into a wooden deck overlooking the park.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jordan and her siblings have been carving new lives for themselves ever since.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sculpting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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