sculpt

verb

sculpted; sculpting; sculpts
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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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Two-time European Pastry Cup Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie-winning pastry chef Martin Chiffers sculpted it from 75 percent Tanzanian cacao. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026 Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application. Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026 The star made a bold entrance in a plunging orange-red strapless dress that featured sculpted ruching along the front of her bodice and dipped all the way down to her ribs. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 As a recipient of the prize, Maher will receive a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt (1853-1940). Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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