How to Use sculptural in a Sentence

sculptural

adjective
  • The chunky, sculptural pieces are like wearing a piece of art on your arm.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • There are even sculptural metal pieces that give a surreal vibe at LaQuan Smith and Area.
    Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022
  • After dinner, the couple cut the sculptural cake by Aimee France, aka Yungkombucha.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 24 May 2022
  • 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
  • The two-dimensional pieces are both very different from and very like the sculptural pieces.
    Briana Miller | , oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
  • For years, the sculptural arches of high heels have held me in a hypnotizing chokehold.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
  • And a sculptural depiction of a stupa, carved in relief on a limestone panel, opens the show.
    Holland Cotter, New York Times, 21 July 2023
  • The hand-over-eyes design was paired with a sculptural white dress with oversize floral burst appliqués.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Savage carved out a chic resting space on the landing with a sculptural chaise and artwork from Minted.
    Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, 15 Nov. 2022
  • From the woman who brought you the Thierry Mugler clam shell dress at the 2019 Grammy Awards, comes another sculptural gown for the record books.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Designed to emulate a (very sculptural) tree, there are eight shelves.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Saunter down the sculptural spiral staircase to the reflecting pool to feel like a true jetsetter.
    Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2023
  • Like the rainbow colors that brighten them, Shaw-Clemons’s sculptural prints are in a dynamic state of flux.
    Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
  • At Ferragamo, wedges were sculptural, built like arched statues made of patent leather.
    Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The one that was left visible was painted red, creating a sculptural piece of art.
    Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Many of the portraits of Sophia show her hair dressed in elaborate sculptural arrangements.
    Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2023

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