as in craft
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum
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as in to manufacture
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Recent Examples of handcraft
Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
The brand wants to create an authentically sustainable future based on warmth and handcraft, expressed by its understanding of old things.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Each jacket, coat, and accessory is handcrafted from pre-loved materials sourced from luxury brands like Hermès and Gucci.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
For fundraising events, Carter liked to contribute his handcrafts, including wine and oil paintings.
—Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
The brand wants to create an authentically sustainable future based on warmth and handcraft, expressed by its understanding of old things.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Each Mason Pearson brush is still handcrafted, with every handle meticulously hand-polished for a luxurious, lasting finish.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Each jacket, coat, and accessory is handcrafted from pre-loved materials sourced from luxury brands like Hermès and Gucci.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handcraft
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The program will feature Theaster Gates, the American interdisciplinary artist known for his social practice, who will explore inequalities by looking at lost and rediscovered crafts.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The businesswoman isn't afraid to get her hands dirty, indulging in every aspect of the craft, but says her favorite part of the process is probably planning and laying everything out.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many technology companies rely on parts and manufacturing overseas and new levies could push up prices.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, Trump and his top allies have argued the tariffs could spur manufacturing in the U.S., or make products made in the U.S. more competitive.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Local Vibe: Salt Lake has grown into a sophisticated urban sprawl with a vibrant downtown, thriving art scene, and bustling nightlife with street vendors and musicians.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jenner purchased her current home in 2020 and fully let loose in decking it out with colorful art and eclectic furnishings.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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To avoid inadvertently sending hidden pests, don’t mail plants or produce to out-of-state friends or family without clearing it first with your local agricultural office.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, there is no doubt Hopkins can still produce at a high level, having totaled 1,057 yards with seven touchdowns during his 2023 season with the Titans – his first with the squad after signing with them in free agency on a two-year, $26 million deal.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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While the president has professed his intention to bring down housing costs, placing tariffs on the country’s largest trade partners could do the opposite.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Below the major-league level Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries take turns representing the Padres in the All-Star Futures Game, except one iteration in which the two were packaged with Henry Baez in a trade for the Reds’ Nick Lodolo.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sweeney also wore a glittering statement necklace and fashioned a pair of black opera gloves.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tecno Each wearable is fashioned using magnesium-alloy and composites.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2025
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The shipyard also constructs training vessels for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Noma’s dining room, by contrast, is meticulously carpentered together, from the peaked ceiling to the bare floor, out of sanded oak and Douglas fir.—
PETE WELLS,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2018
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The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.—
JESSE GREEN,
New York Times,
8 June 2017
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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcraft. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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