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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
  • DriveSavers retains a personal shopper in Shenzhen to track down elusive models.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The remarkable feat represents a big stride for China in its technological rivalry with the US, which has thus far boasted more sophisticated humanoid models.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Under his personal operating model, Kirby carves out reading sessions every day.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The City Council’s approval on Monday night carves out specific guidelines and a simpler process for Portfolio Homes within the city’s development code.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2026

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