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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’s even more of Kate Hudson’s Oscars makeup to uncover below, including a clear eyebrow gel that keeps your brows in place all day and a liquid contour that subtly sculpts your face.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
  • Indeed, in star-forming regions such as the Trifid, the radiation sculpts the nebulosity in a way that is somewhat analogous to how wind sculpts rocks in the desert.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, the models rely heavily on assumptions about Ganymede’s internal chemistry, and scientists still cannot directly observe the moon’s deep interior.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
  • If properly cared for, newer models last around 20 years.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Each case takes aim at the map, which carves Kansas City into three Republican-leaning districts.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
  • Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America, carves a dramatic path along the border of western Idaho and eastern Oregon.
    Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

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“Sculptures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculptures. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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