How to Use sculptural in a Sentence

sculptural

adjective
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  • The dunes are high and sculptural, and the surf is calm enough for swimming.
    — Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 27 May 2021
  • The chunky, sculptural pieces are like wearing a piece of art on your arm.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The sculptural design makes this piece look more like a work of art.
    — Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • It’s a sculptural piece built of thick glass and set into the center of the wide-open floor.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2021
  • The top of the sheath featured a sculptural black crinoline appliqué.
    — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The looks are sculptural and designed to both shape and stand away from a woman’s body, from the shoulders to the waist.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2024
  • This sculptural new wine glass from Riedel is more than just a pretty face.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2021
  • The design stole the show with its sculptural full-body silhouette.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Block Tiramisu: All the desserts at the Toadstool Cafe could double as art pieces, and the question mark block tiramisu is one of the more sculptural desserts.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Now the chairs sing like a siren’s song, around the clients’ sculptural Saarinen dining table.
    — Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 9 May 2022
  • The base of the tree and roots have a sculptural quality that is easy to climb on, enticing kids and adults to explore.
    — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 2024
  • This included sculptural blush, a smoky eye, and lined lips.
    — Akili King, Essence, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Here's a sculptural necklace that will feel like a work of art in your jewelry box.
    — Porter Simmons, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • From color pops of pink and Tiffany blue and animal print to sculptural gowns — lots of trends took over the carpet.
    — Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 20 Nov. 2022
  • Come for the unique takes on everyday hoops and chains, stay for the sculptural and mixed-metal statement pieces.
    — Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
  • And get this—it's known as the Mona Lisa of the mineral world due to its sculptural composition.
    — Vicki Salemi, Chron, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The range features rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces in bold green onyx, black onyx and lemon quartz set in clean, sculptural pieces.
    — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022
  • For a more sculptural look, try dried poppy or Chinese lantern seed heads.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The style features a sculptural pendant hung on a rope or leather cord and is composed of metal, glass, or stone.
    — Jessica Neises, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2023
  • At the far end, their backs to sculptural outcrops of black rock, were five more: This was Mandala Altai, our home for the next four days.
    — Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
  • And like the sculptural saguaro cactus and century plants outside, there are bold shapes in this space.
    — Sophie Donelson, House Beautiful, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Now, the diner is known for its eclectic assemblage of toys, tchotchkes and sculptural art.
    — Abigail Gruskin, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2023
  • Some avant-garde sculptural elements that evoke the style of Ettore Sottsass.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2022
  • There are even sculptural metal pieces that give a surreal vibe at LaQuan Smith and Area.
    — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Miles of white beaches, dotted with sea-glass and sculptural cowrie shells, are edged with turquoise seas of brilliant hues.
    — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021
  • After dinner, the couple cut the sculptural cake by Aimee France, aka Yungkombucha.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 24 May 2022
  • Viewers sat in and around a sculptural installation that took the form of a human eye.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2021
  • The black sculptural dress appeared as if was in constant movement due to its large swoops over her shoulder.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Landing somewhere between traditional wide-leg jeans and balloon jeans, this sculptural style curves out at the knee and tapers in again at the ankle.
    — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The 35-piece holiday collection features a range of statement pieces that infuse Gap’s basics with Cult Gaia’s modern, sculptural influences.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2024

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