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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 For $12, these butter-soft, subtly sculpting leggings can be reserved for my work-from-home wardrobe. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Attendees can meet artists and there will be art demonstrations in sculpting, glassblowing and printmaking, a chalk art zone, live music and a hands-on pop-up art booth for all ages. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026 It could be advertised as a sculpting facial, contouring massage or lymphatic facial massage. — Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 10 June 2026 Instead of sculpting a sensational Trail of Tears scene of violent removal, Lewis opts for something tranquil. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 But Zakarian and the makeup team now have a 3D printer and a wealth of digital information, which makes the sculpting and molding process go much faster. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 June 2026 Panels were crafted by 20 international artists and ateliers showcasing 20 different techniques, ranging from leather sculpting to embroidery and featherwork. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 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 Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026

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carving

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Legislators tweaked the plan (HJR 1-F) the next week during the special session, carving out the impact on school districts.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026
The Premier Jumping League is banking on carving out a place in the global equestrian market, which the league values at $300 billion and says is supported by an affluent, worldwide audience.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

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