sculpt
verb (used with or without object)
to carve, model, or make by using the techniques of sculpture.
sculpted
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past participleof sculpt.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof sculpt.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sculptverb (used with or without object)to carve, model, or make by using the techniques of sculpture.
Example Sentences
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The new release showcases the power of the full band playing together, and yet the production is carefully sculpted, so that the group sometimes seems to be sampling itself and reassembling the parts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Every detail, from the custom Vintage Rose hue to the hand-draped silk chiffon, delicate lacework and sculpted corsetry, was created to reflect her effortless spirit while celebrating the artistry of couture.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Geotechnical surveys found the granite’s structural integrity “entirely spent,” risking catastrophic rockfalls if sculpted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
There were outdoor hallways, planted patios, a sculpted and porous internal courtyard, and even a new “paseo” next door — a closed street turned into a lovely space for farmers markets and other gatherings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
In this rendition, the god of death is sculpted to look like a cunning old man, his hippo familiar by his side.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
