sculpt

as in to carve
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material the colossal statue was sculpted from a single block of marble

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Recent Examples of sculpt Terracotta roofs, a motif of archways, and sweeping verandas echo Iberian influences, while open-air courtyards and sculpted gardens celebrate the country’s exuberant biodiversity. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Here's What the Stylist Says The film also doubles as an intro for two new offerings from On: the Studio Knit Bodysuit, a seamless body sculpting one-piece and Cloudzone, a new sneaker from the brand. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 His legs appear sculpted in marble by Michelangelo. Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2025 This is why great relationships are sculpted, not just found. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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  • At other times, a pithy quotation is like a tour guide handing you a delicious insight about the canyon, cathedral, or carving you’re gazing at.
    Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Lawmakers in more than 30 states have carved out tax incentives for data center companies, arguing that without them, the data centers wouldn’t come—and that their presence is essential toward growing property and income tax revenue, and driving economic development.
    Andrew R. Chow, Time, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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