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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
  • 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
  • Brush through clean brows, and the gel sculpts each hair into place, offering an elevated, laminated appearance that lasts hours.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • While some models are partly automated, manufacturers say crews still require training to use them effectively.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The machines engrave writing and logos; the staff carves bigger shapes with chainsaws, chisels, and other handheld tools.
    Blair Braverman, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The amendment carves out an exception for structures or sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
    Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

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“Sculptures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculptures. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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