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Definition of sculpturenext
as in carving

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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
That marble sculpture of George III, vandalized in 1775, was now beheaded altogether, to the cheers of soldiers. — Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Such a beautiful sculpture, mimicking the swirls found in nature (the cosmos, shells, Fibonacci-following topiary) felt a far cry from the swirl of emotions prompted by my favorite TV shows. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Verb
The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 And how can sculpture accomplish the experience of simultaneous collective reception that was formerly its greatest social promise? — Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sculpture
  1. carving
  2. sculpt
  3. model
  4. carve
Noun
  • Planting pumpkins in June is perfect timing for a fall harvest that lines up with Halloween pumpkin carving and fall displays.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Shop windows and the local museum display crafts from this wood-carving mecca.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Definition of carving
Verb
  • In a literal race against time, Beam sculpted an indelible archive.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 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
Definition of sculpt
Noun
  • Open-source and open-weight models make different parts of an AI model available for developers to inspect, use and sometimes modify.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of model
Verb
  • 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
Definition of carve

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“Sculpture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpture. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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