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Definition of sculpturesnext
plural of sculpture

sculptures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sculpture
as in sculpts
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 sculptures
Noun
Snap a photo with Lakenenland sculptures near Marquette Take a break on your UP trip to wander among the metal art sculptures of Lakenenland, a 24-hour sculpture park nestled in the woods 15 minutes' east of Marquette along M-28. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Semi-wild pigs snuffle beneath the huge granite boulders, solid and immutable as Henry Moore sculptures, that define this otherworldly landscape. Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculptures
Verb
  • There was SimEarth in 1990, in which the player tunes a planet’s atmospheric conditions, sculpts its landmasses, plunks down life-forms.
    Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
  • For deeper skin tones, Samo Spritzer offers a muted rosy mauve that sculpts without dulling the skin, while Feliz Fresca delivers high-impact pink pigment that stays saturated all day.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The 2026 Vanquish is limited to only 999 units annually, with only a fraction being Volante convertible models, appealing to those who want a very rare, and bespoke vehicle.
    Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • McKeen designs with 270 fit models across seven easy sizes, grading each style individually rather than scaling up from a single sample.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Directed by the relative newcomers Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad from a screenplay by Helstad, the film has plenty of good influences, but carves out little of anything new of its own.
    Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Understanding where a family needs help is key as Treantos then carves out specific recommendations for what to do instead.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Sculptures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculptures. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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