sculptor

noun

sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: an artist who makes sculptures

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Simone Leigh, the seminal sculptor whose first survey exhibition is on at LACMA until January 20, was introduced on stage by philanthropist Bryan Stevenson, who recounted traveling to Venice for the first time in his life to see her 2022 Biennale exhibition. Mark Guiducci, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 The book’s illustrator and experienced sculptor, Michel Becker, is still alive and oversaw the creation of the owl statue while also financing it. Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Yesterday, after the statue had been memed nearly to death for 24 hours, Wade defended it, and stood up for the sculptors. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 If so, Orsini’s process was similar to that of the Renaissance’s greatest sculptor, Michelangelo, who described his work as liberating figures trapped within the stone. Lanta Davis and Vince Reighard, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sculptor 

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from sculpere

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sculptor was in 1634

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“Sculptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sculptor. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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sculptor

noun
sculp·​tor ˈskəlp-tər How to pronounce sculptor (audio)
: a person who makes sculptures

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