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Definition of sculpturenext

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
The Kennedy Center did not provide the Times with an explanation for why the sculpture was being removed. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The Washington Post reported that workers began removing the sculpture early on Wednesday morning. Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for sculpture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpture
Noun
  • Saturday Night Live’s Marcello Hernandez gamely hosted the evening, with attendees walking across the Center to David Geffen Hall for an afterparty that included Katz’s Deli carving stations and elaborate sushi setups.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But in reality, the carving occurs in fits and spurts, when floods carry huge boulders that gouge out streambeds and jam cobbles into the bedrock.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This allows XPeng to run its physical AI foundation model directly on the robot rather than relying on remote computing or teleoperation for complex tasks.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Open models are becoming fascinating; their performance is absolutely reaching frontier levels.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The bigger concern lies at the other end, where Spurs continue to struggle to carve out chances, something De Zerbi will need to address quickly.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The mahogany wine cellar doors were intricately carved in Monterrey, Mexico.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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