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sculpture

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verb

as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material the artist used a hammer and chisel to sculpture the horse out of ice

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Recent Examples of sculpture
Noun
Six years after making his debut for Dior with a show featuring a 33-foot tall sculpture by Kaws, Kim Jones is reuniting with the U.S. artist for a capsule collection of menswear. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 An anonymous spokesperson for the unnamed artist behind the statues has said that the massive sculpture was called Crooked and Obscene. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Co-developed with NISMO, Nissan’s in-house racing and customizing arm, the Hyper-Force’s carbon-fiber body is sculptured like a fighter jet with the sole purpose of going as fast as possible. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Modeling in clay was a way to process the paintings and sculpture the young man was discovering in the art metropolis of the Western world. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 23 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for sculpture 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpture
Noun
  • There’ll be about a dozen vendors offering tiki treasures like vintage Hawaiian clothing, artwork, carvings and jewelry.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Coffins, which were first invented as simple stone structures decorated in feathers and shells during the Stone Age, have become increasingly elaborate with custom ornamentation, lid carvings, and moldings over time.
    Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Some are lush with sloughs and tree islands sculpted into teardrop patterns through thousands of years of slow sheet flow.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
  • After establishing themselves as rock & roll dismantlers and disrupters earlier in the decade, the band had begun sculpting its sonic whirlwind into somewhat more traditional song structures while still retaining its New York scuzz.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Tons of popular models are currently on sale, including brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Amazon.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The latest machine, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop, is a more compact machine that resembles the Vertuo Next and right now there’s a cool matte black model on sale.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Others will carve out a larger chunk each week, such as 45 minutes to an hour on a Friday afternoon, to catch up with their network and forge a few new relationships.
    Dr. Kyle Elliott, MPA, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Black Americans, from the post-Reconstruction era to the Civil Rights Movement, carved out outdoor spaces for joy, refuge, and resistance despite systemic exclusion.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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