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
The renovations were well done, thanks to the handiwork of Italian architect Piero Lissoni.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Even the rough-shawn, interlocking siding bears his handiwork.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Check out some of the handiwork from the aftermath of their win Thursday night over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The outcome of all this careful handiwork?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Even the rough-shawn, interlocking siding bears his handiwork.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Check out some of the handiwork from the aftermath of their win Thursday night over the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The outcome of all this careful handiwork?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handiwork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
Noun
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Playing an American in a production staffed by Australians, Brits, a Chilean director and a Hispanic DP, her brain kept mutinying.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, directors of the district approved boring of two new wells and reworking several existing wells of declining production.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI earlier this month, alleging that the company knowingly released an unsafe product, namely ChatGPT, that could harm users.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Our staff and testers A beauty product is a personal purchase.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Rather than focusing on recent struggles, Mattingly pointed toward the larger body of work that made Bichette one of the American League's most productive young hitters during his years in Toronto.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Volatile artificial- intelligence and chip stocks led big gains, while falling Treasury yields and shifting bets on future Federal Reserve moves underscored how closely Wall Street is tracking inflation and interest-rate policy.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Extreme weather fueled by rising global temperatures can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains—leading to higher prices in the grocery store.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
11 June 2026
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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