Definition of sculptnext
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 Jennifer De Angelo Baxter sculpted green snake heads and a headpiece out of foam, aluminum foil and cardboard to conjure the mythical Greek monster Medusa. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 6 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 peplum, in fact, was one of the week’s quiet constants, turning up sculpted here and stitched into shirting at Balenciaga. — ABC News, 2 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 See All Example Sentences for sculpt
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carve
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  • The Salem witch trials of 1692 carved out an enduring and powerful niche in American history for this little town, and this intimate, kitschy museum does an excellent job telling the story.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • It's been 52 years since Goh Khuay Par carved his first Mei Hua coffin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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