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as in art
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
never hesitated to resort to craft to get what they wanted in life
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as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means
celebrated in political circles for his craft, he's the legislator who knows how to get bills passed
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as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
a really ingenious household appliance that shows a lot of craft on the part of its inventors
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
spent hours crafting the perfect letter of recommendation for her prize student
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Recent Examples of craft
Derek James,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
While visitors enjoyed coffee, live music and sales of crafts such as handmade earrings and greeting cards, the event’s mission was to attract donations and supplies to support and recognize farmworker families.
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Ashlin Sanchez,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
What the design and fashion industries have long shared is their ability to craft objects with everyday relevance.
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Emmanuel Olunkwa,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
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Each of the trucks is hand built by welders, electricians, engineers and skilled crafts people.
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Derek James,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
While visitors enjoyed coffee, live music and sales of crafts such as handmade earrings and greeting cards, the event’s mission was to attract donations and supplies to support and recognize farmworker families.
—
Ashlin Sanchez,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Verb
General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
What the design and fashion industries have long shared is their ability to craft objects with everyday relevance.
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Emmanuel Olunkwa,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
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Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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Given three minutes, an easel, and fingerpaint, the players compete to create the most surprising art.
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For something with a little more oomph, local marinas offer boat rentals ranging from pontoons to deck boats.
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The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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By the time the deception was uncovered, the employee had authorized $25 million in transfers.
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Honest Abe is forced to scheme, relying on grit and cunning to win the votes to abolish slavery.
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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Those types of players are still enormously valuable because many of their skills are always valuable.
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For this year's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, organizers were prepared, with six cooling buses stationed along the parade route.
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
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Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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The Philadelphia 76ers made a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics Wednesday and acquired Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks, league sources said.
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.
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The verdict was handed down on Monday acquitting Pino, 55, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen, Katy Puig, now 21, with life-changing injuries, according to NBC 6.
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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