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sculpture

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verb

as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material the artist used a hammer and chisel to sculpture the horse out of ice

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Recent Examples of sculpture
Noun
This serial presentation emphasized the relationship between the photographs rather than the singular sculpture pictured in each—a demonstration of her conviction that a successful artwork should change over time according to its own internal logic. Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026 Textiles were everywhere at Frieze Los Angeles—spilling across walls, stitched into sculpture, and, in one case, reimagined as a vintage carpet bazaar tucked inside a standard-issue gallery booth at the Santa Monica Airport, the fair’s cavernous venue. Lauren Mechling, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Co-developed with NISMO, Nissan’s in-house racing and customizing arm, the Hyper-Force’s carbon-fiber body is sculptured like a fighter jet with the sole purpose of going as fast as possible. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 Modeling in clay was a way to process the paintings and sculpture the young man was discovering in the art metropolis of the Western world. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 23 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for sculpture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpture
Noun
  • The 1931 The 1931, formerly the Orchids at Palm Court, will host an Easter brunch featuring artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, seasonal salads, carving and seafood stations, breakfast entrees, an assortment of desserts and more.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Visitors will find a seafood carving station, steak station and an opportunity for made-to-order pasta.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Noun
  • Neither of these models seems ideal for the small new town.
    Stephanie Burt, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
  • According to Mikus Leghy, the model will be membership based, where seniors can pay a fee to get access to services.
    Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The brewing dispute centers on the 40-home Hidden Valley Ranch development currently being carved into a series of hillsides on Poway’s northern end near the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • He was supposed to be a legend carved in marble.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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