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

Sotheby’s New York sold selections of his Old Master paintings, sculpture and English furniture last year for $21 million, nearly doubling the low estimate on the collection. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026

The sculpture was brought to San Antonio in March 2022 and, eight months later, sat in the courtyard of the Texas Public Radio building. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Verb

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

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