as in carving
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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Earle visited it often throughout his life, playing soccer in the grass and, according to an anecdote in Bernstein’s book, carving his name into a wooden deck overlooking the park.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Jordan and her siblings have been carving new lives for themselves ever since.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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There’s a brief history of butter; a guide on how to make your own; a glossary on types; a case for butter sculpting as a new hobby.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The former tends to focus on facial sculpting tools such as gua shas and microcurrent devices alongside cosmetic treatments; the latter emphasizes things like diet, anti-stress tactics, and supplements (still with the goal of slimming or sculpting the face by reducing inflammation).—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Sculpturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpturing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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