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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
Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Look for fringe, tassels, and crochet to add an extra element of craft.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
For his fourth solo album, the lead singer of the Mexican rock band Zoé has crafted his most personal and introspective work yet.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The academy’s video presentation goes inside the casting process with casting directors discussing their craft and includes previously unseen auditions and screen tests.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Look for fringe, tassels, and crochet to add an extra element of craft.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The platform enables anyone, regardless of skill level, to easily craft compelling materials, thanks to its large variety of accessible templates and customization options.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
For his fourth solo album, the lead singer of the Mexican rock band Zoé has crafted his most personal and introspective work yet.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
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Other highlights include Lark & Key art gallery and The Morehead Inn, a historic bed-and-breakfast.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Millionaire industrialist Henry Clay Frick transformed his mansion into a boutique museum focused on Western European art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The boats, officially called Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft, or GARC, have patrolled for more than 450 hours and more than 2,200 nautical miles since the war began, Hawkins said in the statement.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The beach is on the Na Pali Coast on Kauai's North Shore, an area that is otherwise reachable only by hiking or boat.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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As with Lavrov, Taras’ journey out was perilous, involving some deception and a huge amount of courage.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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So, while Massachusetts was accusing Exxon of climate deception, the state was also fighting a records request that exposed its own failure to comply with one of its own climate rules.—
Paul Diego Craney,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Brazil international combines technical craft with a decisive cunning.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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But Muck is no Epstein, malevolent and cunning.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sure, the equipment is better, the skill level higher, the compensation astronomical.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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What looks at first like a cooking class, is actually a doctor's appointment designed to help children and families build real-life skills around food and health.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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If any paperwork is involved, prepare it beforehand to skip mid-discussion confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The center fielder from Cuba, acquired from the Chicago White Sox in a January trade, also had two RBI singles Thursday in his New York debut.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Outfielder Alan Roden, acquired by the Twins at last July’s MLB trade deadline, sealed the victory with a two-run double that broke a 7-7 tie in the eighth innings.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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According to reports, the vessel was loaded with two million barrels of oil from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and was bound for China.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Saronic’s Spyglass and Cutlass autonomous surface vessels.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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