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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 sculpted
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
However, the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, as creators are quick to tout the benefits of cortisol-reducing supplements — less inflammation, more sculpted jaw line, better sleep, healthier skin and, of course, less stress.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s sculpted rouge gave her cheekbones a lift, while Kerry Washington’s circular pink blush exaggerated her grin.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
But the payoff—climbing through a sculpted vortex of dripping blue ice—is well worth the effort.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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The top section was pulled up and rolled into two big, sculpted ‘40s-style victory rolls, which were shaped into precise circles and pinned to meet in the middle.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
However, the trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, as creators are quick to tout the benefits of cortisol-reducing supplements — less inflammation, more sculpted jaw line, better sleep, healthier skin and, of course, less stress.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
Sheryl Lee Ralph’s sculpted rouge gave her cheekbones a lift, while Kerry Washington’s circular pink blush exaggerated her grin.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
But the payoff—climbing through a sculpted vortex of dripping blue ice—is well worth the effort.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpted
Adjective
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Their measurement eliminated possible errors that could arise for other instruments, proving a powerful new way to perform the chemical analysis of exoplanets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The most powerful quake was 4.6 magnitude, according to authorities.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Set in caves, perching on cliffs, or carved into basalt, these spiritual sites span many faiths and locations.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2024
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James Lindsay, the founder and CEO of Rap Snacks, has carved out a unique niche in the consumer goods industry by merging his passion for snacking and hip-hop culture.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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No doubt Aston Martin hoped the shade, which adds a bit of metallic flake to the bright hue, would pop in photos—but to my eye, the brilliance actually results in many of the more sleek and sinewy details getting blown out.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Colvin, a sinewy former high-school wrestler whose rounded silver eyeglasses give him a scholarly mien, was plenty intrigued.—
Brendan I. Koerner,
WIRED,
13 Jan. 2025
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Above all, efficiency — that is the operative word that will help transform the federal government from a hulking, bloated bureaucracy into a nimble machine, like swapping a 1995 Compaq desktop PC for a 2025 MacBook Pro.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Zoom in: Georgia's data center boom is turning rural farmland into big boxes and even crowding urban areas like Atlanta, where QTS recently built a hulking compound adjacent to the Beltline and Howell Station, a single-family neighborhood.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the end, after shaking out his ponytail, Haaland scored with his locks long and free, like the old muscular superhero He-Man.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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The model here is Law and Order: Spiral balances the muscular doings of a special Paris crime unit with the officious prosecutors who put the bad guys away.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Benelli There are beefy CST tires on 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2025
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The PlayStation 5 will arguably be best remembered for beefy open-world games, serious narrative titles, and multiplayer shooters.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There’s a steak on offer, a brawny New York strip, cooked to a perfect medium rare but presented, for some reason, next to a pile of vinegary sautéed red bell peppers, and a saucier of funky, fishy crawfish béarnaise.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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There are machines with brawny German beer maids, flawless Chinese geishas, Manchu emperors on golden buffalo.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
18 Dec. 2024
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Subscriber growth will also be top of mind, especially as Disney’s competitors in recent weeks have reported hefty subscriber gains.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, El Salvador started charging hefty transit fees to passengers from African countries who flew into its international airport.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Sculpted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpted. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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