as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category
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Recent Examples of handiwork
And thousands of years later, still others would leave behind more traces of their lives and handiwork.
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ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
The power of ritual Tan, of Case Western Reserve, said the conclave’s shift from its Eurocentric foundations and focus is largely the handiwork of Francis himself, who appointed 108 of the 135 electors who will elect his successor.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The dress is the brilliant handiwork of Armani Privé (and sadly not in my closet!).
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
The power of ritual Tan, of Case Western Reserve, said the conclave’s shift from its Eurocentric foundations and focus is largely the handiwork of Francis himself, who appointed 108 of the 135 electors who will elect his successor.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The dress is the brilliant handiwork of Armani Privé (and sadly not in my closet!).
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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All of those players have had more production and less off-the-field drama than Williams, but with another strong season, Williams could solidify himself as one of the top No. 2 receivers in the league.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Cost-cutting measures, better alignment of production with demand, and improved software and electrification strategies will be crucial, analysts say.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Why Trust Southern Living? Amanda Ogle is a writer for Southern Living who writes product reviews across a range of categories, including cleaning products, travel gear, kitchen gadgets, organization, crafting, home decor, furniture, and fashion.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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But one cat has taken method acting to a new level with her impressive performance when her owners have her favorite snack—any dairy product.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Then, a year later, came the moves up the coaching ladder with the Heat that included G League work with the Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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He is noted for exceptional design work on notable homes in the area.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Federal student loan interest rates are fixed for the life of the loan and are set by the federal government each year using a formula based on the yield of the 10-year Treasury bond.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.40% from 4.37% late Wednesday after tumbling from 4.46% the day before.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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