sculptural
adjective
sculp·tur·al
ˈskəlp-chə-rəl 
ˈskəlp-shrəl
1
: of or relating to sculpture
2
: resembling sculpture : sculpturesque
sculpturally
adverb
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The sculptural silhouette and earthy embellishments create an editorial, bohemian aesthetic that feels equal parts cultural homage and avant-garde styling statement.
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Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Their now-iconic Ginza sandal— defined by its chunky, sculptural sole—has become a go-to among the style set.
—Natalie Hammond, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Architectural flex continues in the form of a sculptural staircase that connects the two levels, and which comes crafted with tailored plaster walls and handrails, punctuated with bronze skirting details.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
In the middle of a sculptural fountain inspired by the Ilisos river, which once flowed through the neighborhood, stood a modernist iron snail, spouting water.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Their now-iconic Ginza sandal— defined by its chunky, sculptural sole—has become a go-to among the style set.
—Natalie Hammond, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Architectural flex continues in the form of a sculptural staircase that connects the two levels, and which comes crafted with tailored plaster walls and handrails, punctuated with bronze skirting details.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
In the middle of a sculptural fountain inspired by the Ilisos river, which once flowed through the neighborhood, stood a modernist iron snail, spouting water.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
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“Sculptural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptural. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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