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
If ever there was a recording designed to test the ears of Ken Ball and his engineering team’s handiwork, this is it.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Their take on American sportswear is pragmatic—jeans, cotton basics, special knits—but with a focus on textiles, on handiwork, and on showcasing the human body as a center of pleasure, creativity, community.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
This was the handiwork of Drew Barrymore, who got the street renamed as a stunt when Garten appeared on a 2022 episode of her talk show.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
Cannon appeared skeptical of her own novel handiwork.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Their take on American sportswear is pragmatic—jeans, cotton basics, special knits—but with a focus on textiles, on handiwork, and on showcasing the human body as a center of pleasure, creativity, community.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
This was the handiwork of Drew Barrymore, who got the street renamed as a stunt when Garten appeared on a 2022 episode of her talk show.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
Cannon appeared skeptical of her own novel handiwork.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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After getting that production online, Buchan opened a temporary taproom in the building before closing it briefly while the full-scale taproom was constructed.Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its oil and gas exploration and production activities in the DJ Basin of Colorado.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Like many other Osprey products, the Atmos and Aura packs are treated with PFAS-free DWR and made with bluesign APPROVED materials.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Later, Chrysler added DeSoto and bought the Dodge Brothers Co., a company larger than Chrysler that had excellent products plus a good dealer organization.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Always there were the references to Harvard, to his work as an architect and in philanthropy.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Another woman on the same app bailed a few days before our hangout because of work and personal stress.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bond yields have been rising in recent weeks following encouraging reports on inflation and the economy.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Net interest income increased to $8.4 million from $6.6 million in the previous year, driven by higher loan volumes and yields.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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