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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
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
Future Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard began to learn her craft at a collection of recreation centers that were unknown to most of the world outside of Detroit.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Gianvito Rossi has crafted a beautiful pair, while the high street has certainly got the brown boot memo, with stand-out styles at Massimo Dutti and COS.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Shop from an array of craft vendors.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
Future Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard began to learn her craft at a collection of recreation centers that were unknown to most of the world outside of Detroit.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Savor the Views at Saddlehorn Winery Nestled on 390 acres in Burton, Saddlehorn Winery has been crafting wines since its founding in 2006, with a focus on Blanc du Bois and Black Spanish grapes.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Gianvito Rossi has crafted a beautiful pair, while the high street has certainly got the brown boot memo, with stand-out styles at Massimo Dutti and COS.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
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Relph has been the arts center's arts learning specialist since its founding.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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Lenox, Massachusetts A mix of idyllic villages and pristine nature with a thriving art scene thrown in for good measure, The Berkshires region is dotted with lakes, mountains, and crimson and butterscotch leaves that tinge the autumn terrain.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The boat combines electric and diesel power to offer energy efficiency and backup power generation for extended endurance, guaranteeing reliable performance in even the most demanding maritime environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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So this rock right here is where the boat hit and split.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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So, perhaps the issue is the deception and not the expense.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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But with this shift comes a new era of digital deception.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, The Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Luke Shaw’s technique and cunning at centre-back deserved to be better rewarded.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The stories shared about Beard after his death focused as much on his qualities as a friend as on his skill as a football coach and his efforts to stand by and grow the women’s game.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Good social skills are becoming more and more important in today’s world, and those skills grow from connection and emotional safety.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To prepare for Dublin, beyond the constant stream of e-mails and phone calls, multiple Vikings staffers took an advance trip in June.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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And be prepared to strap into your breezy ripped jeans for the foreseeable.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kawakami posed a trade package that could pique the Bengals interest with several tiers that only sweeten the deal for Cincinnati provided Hendrickson hits certain thresholds.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fundamentals Relative to peers, FTNT trades at a modest premium on forward P/E multiples, but its profitability metrics far exceed industry averages, justifying upside potential.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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According to Alphaliner, roughly 70 of Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet of 313 vessels were built in China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to the report, one of the Russian vessels was a Borei-class ballistic missile submarine powered by nuclear propulsion, marking the first time the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has spotted this type of Russian submarine near Japanese territory.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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