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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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2
as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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3
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
Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Animated In Annecy Power of the craft: There’s no better way to remind yourself of the power of animation than to head to Annecy in June.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
The artist’s lifelong work of transcending barriers and charting new paths felt appropriate for Orlando, a city that crafts its own story through its melting pot of diverse residents, each with their own story to tell.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Noun
His pride in his craft was not simply a working-class man identifying with his trade; it was rooted in the shrewdness of his own youthful decision-making.
—Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Animated In Annecy Power of the craft: There’s no better way to remind yourself of the power of animation than to head to Annecy in June.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Verb
The warm-up official team jackets in navy blue are crafted from an ultra-thin, breathable and bi-stretch blend of recycled and virgin polyester.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
The artist’s lifelong work of transcending barriers and charting new paths felt appropriate for Orlando, a city that crafts its own story through its melting pot of diverse residents, each with their own story to tell.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
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His incredibly detailed lithographic art, often of the surgical theater, greeted everyone who stepped through his office doors.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Advertisement But dishonesty of this nature does not yield good art—at least, not truthful art.—
Esther Lin,
Time,
12 June 2025
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The operator of the Avid boat was not injured in the collision.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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The hotel is also charmingly ‘local’, with bedside tables made from Vesuvian rock and lamps shaped like the classic fishing lights on traditional boats.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Recently recovered emails, messages, photos, and videos reveal the depths of the deception.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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While this kind of deception is already possible manually, AI agents can scale it rapidly, increasing both the risk and potential volume of fraud.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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For example, someone who’s the go-to person in navigating the team’s tools may want to improve their negotiation or decision-making skills.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Both coaches, who have been in Stanley Cup Finals before and in hockey their whole lives, remarked on the pace, physicality, the quality of hockey from board battles to open ice skill plays.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Verb
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So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This area is fairly rugged, so be prepared for a hike and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the administration is negotiating a trade deal with the European Union, the United States’ largest trading partner.—
Ted Tucker,
National Review,
22 June 2025
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German Marquez leads trade parade; hands off Ezequiel Tovar, Hunter Goodman Grading The Week: Shedeur Sanders needs to slow down.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said multiple other people were rescued on Lake Tahoe throughout the day Saturday, including those paddleboarding and on a vessel in distress.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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Capsized 27-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel in Lake Tahoe.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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