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sculpture

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verb

as in to sculpt
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 sculpture
Noun
Using only sand and water, learn how to craft detailed sculptures from a 25-year sand-sculpting expert and take your new hobby to your next beach vacation. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025 For her part, Benglis has six bronze sculptures, completed between 2021 and 2024, that play off Pendleton’s canvases, showcasing their different approaches to abstraction. Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
Verb
Co-developed with NISMO, Nissan’s in-house racing and customizing arm, the Hyper-Force’s carbon-fiber body is sculptured like a fighter jet with the sole purpose of going as fast as possible. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Modeling in clay was a way to process the paintings and sculpture the young man was discovering in the art metropolis of the Western world. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 23 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for sculpture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpture
Noun
  • Wander the gourmet buffet, provided by Michael’s on East, lined with a carving station, omelet and pancake station, and a dessert bar.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The site also hosts pop-up experiences throughout the weekend, which includes a live ceviche station, a roaming ice cream cart, a walking cannoli experience, blue fin tuna carving and tasting and caviar tastings.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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, New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Long Range All-Wheel Drive model starts at $48,990 or $39,390 after the EV tax incentive.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • Don't just grab the first random model that pops up on Amazon, though, as some just aren't that great.
    Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • For years, Democrats have tried to carve out loopholes in existing laws and promote new developments to address the housing shortage.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
  • Clinton and Khalifa are betting that authenticity—and funk—can carve out space in a category that’s no longer an afterthought but the main event.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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