handiwork
noun
hand·i·work
ˈhan-di-ˌwərk 
-dē-
1
a
: work done by the hands
b
: work done personally
recognized her handiwork
2
: the product of handiwork
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Examples of handiwork in a Sentence
They admired the potter's beautiful handiwork.
I think all of these problems are her handiwork.
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Still, much of Roy’s handiwork remains in place, including the dormer windows, mansard-style roof, and brick cladding.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023
If only Sondheim and Furth (not to mention Kaufman and Hart) could have lived to have seen how their collective handiwork has been so expertly and tenderly refined.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
The outrageous coupe is the handiwork of Hartmut Boschert.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
Manual frothers like the Fino HIC Frother are great for the at-home barista who likes to control their foam, watching as their own handiwork creates just the right amount of froth.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
In fact, the shape was the handiwork of Milanese coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, and the styling had a fastback flair that really set the DB4 apart from any other British sports car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2023
In the same area, the researchers found stone tools along with wood shaped into wedges and V’s — clear signs of handiwork.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Completed in 2006, the 5,749-square-foot property is the handiwork of Bay Area architect Darryl Roberson, founder of the world-renowned Studios Architecture, who designed and built the one-of-a-kind home as his personal residence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2023
Bad Bunny throws a party with a conscience, and the best of the rest of Day 1 2 hours ago While many festivalgoers opt for the comfort of T-shirts, tank tops and shorts, others look at the festival as an opportunity to show off their own handiwork.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2023
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023
If only Sondheim and Furth (not to mention Kaufman and Hart) could have lived to have seen how their collective handiwork has been so expertly and tenderly refined.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
The outrageous coupe is the handiwork of Hartmut Boschert.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
Manual frothers like the Fino HIC Frother are great for the at-home barista who likes to control their foam, watching as their own handiwork creates just the right amount of froth.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
In fact, the shape was the handiwork of Milanese coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, and the styling had a fastback flair that really set the DB4 apart from any other British sports car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2023
In the same area, the researchers found stone tools along with wood shaped into wedges and V’s — clear signs of handiwork.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Completed in 2006, the 5,749-square-foot property is the handiwork of Bay Area architect Darryl Roberson, founder of the world-renowned Studios Architecture, who designed and built the one-of-a-kind home as his personal residence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2023
Bad Bunny throws a party with a conscience, and the best of the rest of Day 1 2 hours ago While many festivalgoers opt for the comfort of T-shirts, tank tops and shorts, others look at the festival as an opportunity to show off their own handiwork.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2023
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handiwork
noun
hand·i·work
ˈhan-di-ˌwərk
: work done by the hands or by oneself
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