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sculpting

verb

present participle of sculpt

as in carving

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 sculpting Related Articles Her toolkit included Oligio monopolar radiofrequency for tightening and refining texture, InMode bipolar radiofrequency, and Sofwave for lifting and sculpting the face, neck and body. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Limestone bluffs, dramatic plaza entrances Notable, construction will include digging a 90-foot hole and sculpting the stadium site out of the ground’s limestone. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Deryck gathered up the platinum blonde lengths and rolled them into two equal portions on either side of Megan's head, pinning and sculpting them to resemble the pointed shape of a cat ear. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 The brand recommends using the lotion after sculpting treatments to enhance results; it can also be used daily on its own. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 The extra-high waist acts like a waist cincher attached to a pair of shorts, pulling in the midsection and sculpting the hips into an hourglass silhouette. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026 As part of our Move with Me series, Lapman took us through a quick full-body sculpting workout using only resistance bands. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 Mount Rushmore National Memorial The sculpting feat on the eastern edge of the Black Hills honors four presidents. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026

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carving

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Butternut squash works as a stand-in for canned pumpkin too, since the squash varieties used in most US brands are closer to butternut than to carving pumpkins.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Tight ends are being underutilized While the league has been carving Miami up with tight ends, the Dolphins have been ignoring their own for most of the season.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

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