Synonyms of sculpture

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noun

as in carving

Related Words

• carving
• model
• bust
• figurehead
• mannequin
• doll
• puppet
• dummy
• statuette
• form
• figurine
• manikin
• marionette
• dolly
• hand puppet
• figure

Dissimilar Words

• colossus

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sculpt
• carve
• grave
• chisel
• model
• etch
• shape
• engrave
• form
• inscribe
• mold
• incise
• cast
• knap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sculpture

Noun

The sculpture belongs to a larger series of heads, examples of which are generally held by major institutions, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Tate museum network. — Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Spanning five decades, the Palm Springs exhibition presents Albuquerque’s multimedia practice through paintings, sculpture, installations and films, including contemporary iterations of earlier works. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

And how can sculpture accomplish the experience of simultaneous collective reception that was formerly its greatest social promise? — Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025

Bourdelle’s voluminous works in marble, bronze, and wood fill the lofty mezzanine, while his bronze sculptures Héraklès archer (Hercules the Archer) and Centaure mourant (Dying Centaur) highlight the garden. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024