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 Winter storms may have profoundly altered the shoreline, erasing a sandbar here, adding a new one there, or sculpting a long sand cliff along the high-tide line. Owen Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2025 The 'Monaco’s' premium construction includes a refined mix of suede, technical woven nylon, sculpted rubber, and EVA foam, fusing luxury elements and practicality. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 But there's another reason Oquendo likes this specific formula for sculpting the face. Sophia Panych, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025 Chelsea wears a string, sculpted coconut bra, paired with a fringed skirt—the bra sparked a Reddit hunt, with White Lotus 3 watchers keen to track the bikini down. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sculpt

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“Sculpt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpt. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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