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 The Bonsai Court includes miniature living trees that have been carefully sculpted in this unique art form. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 23 July 2025 Locals still worshipped her in secret; Gauguin decided to sculpt his own vision of her likeness. Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 11 July 2025 When the sun rose through mounting crescendos, the orchestra was bright but not blaring, the Grant Park brass offering sculpted support. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025 With its signature stretch and sculpted fit, the Hervé Léger bandage dress has made an unexpected return to the fashion spotlight in the past months. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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carve
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  • An elevator carved into the cliff connects the hotel to its private beach, one of the few on this stretch of coast.
    Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • Former Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant has been busy carving out visits with his potential new team.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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