sculpt

verb

sculpted; sculpting; sculpts

Examples of sculpt in a Sentence

She carefully sculpted the wood. The children painted and sculpted all morning. Sculpt your back with push-ups.
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Comfy insoles and sculpted outsoles offer heel-to-toe cushioning and support for long stints of walking and standing. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025 And it's beautifully sculpted, as the mid-engine is designed to always be visible from both inside and outside the car – the plenum being the centerpiece; a perfect balance of aesthetics and intake performance. New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2025 Its precision tip creates ultra-fine lines, while the velvety-matte, non-drying formula blends easily for smoky eyes, lined lips, or softly sculpted cheeks. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025 What remains of this cluster is still sculpting the Perseus cluster today. Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt

Word History

Etymology

French sculpter, alteration of obsolete sculper, from Latin sculpere

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculpt was in 1864

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculpt. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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