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sculpt

verb

ˈskəlpt

Definition of 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 Using tennis balls, wooden planks, a long cord and a string trimmer, Burkett meticulously measured and sculpted the design into a display visible from above. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026 At the Signers’ Hall exhibit in Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 At the Signers' Hall exhibit in Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Now’s your chance to grab a closet’s worth of sleek, sculpting essentials, like the SpanxShape Booty Boost leggings for $44 off, and the SpanxSmooth Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt for $30 off. — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sculpt

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carve

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Our history is one of people carving a great civilization out of the wilderness.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
With the field now set and the Round of 16 beginning Sunday, three of the 16 teams have carved their path through Kansas City.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

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