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
Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Behind the scenes, both male and female red-carpet regulars are slipping into Shapetress, a serene Santa Monica studio, known for non-invasive sculpting treatments.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The new version of the legging removes the front seam and includes subtle sculpting details.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Macmillan has a musician's kind of knack for sculpting outbursts, rants and other verbal arias.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In sculpting the Xenomorph suit, discussions about how the suit would appear in the show, and to have the creature bounce light on camera began.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Generations of scientists have dedicated their careers to sculpting increasingly sophisticated planetary replicas.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Other sculpting shorts and comfortable thongs are going for as little as $19.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Francis did an amazing job sculpting that out of me.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Behind the scenes, both male and female red-carpet regulars are slipping into Shapetress, a serene Santa Monica studio, known for non-invasive sculpting treatments.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The new version of the legging removes the front seam and includes subtle sculpting details.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Macmillan has a musician's kind of knack for sculpting outbursts, rants and other verbal arias.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In sculpting the Xenomorph suit, discussions about how the suit would appear in the show, and to have the creature bounce light on camera began.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Generations of scientists have dedicated their careers to sculpting increasingly sophisticated planetary replicas.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Other sculpting shorts and comfortable thongs are going for as little as $19.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Francis did an amazing job sculpting that out of me.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpting
carving
Verb
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Much is beyond anyone’s control, but that doesn’t prevent carving out a new path.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Woven throughout are moments of advice passed from Paltrow to Martin about individuality, self-acceptance and empowerment — layered with Martin’s perspective on carving out her own identity.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Sculpting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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