as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
proud of his handiwork, he was certain that the birdhouse would win first place in its category
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Recent Examples of handiwork
There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Refinishing Furniture If meticulous handiwork hobbies aren’t your thing, perhaps refinishing furniture will be more up your alley.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Eventually also rock ‘n’ roll, which to a ballroom-dancing fan seems the devil’s own handiwork.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
But again, that kind of handiwork isn’t for everyone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Refinishing Furniture If meticulous handiwork hobbies aren’t your thing, perhaps refinishing furniture will be more up your alley.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Eventually also rock ‘n’ roll, which to a ballroom-dancing fan seems the devil’s own handiwork.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
But again, that kind of handiwork isn’t for everyone.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handiwork
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All of those players have had more production and less off-the-field drama than Williams, but with another strong season, Williams could solidify himself as one of the top No. 2 receivers in the league.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Cost-cutting measures, better alignment of production with demand, and improved software and electrification strategies will be crucial, analysts say.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Manson recommends looking for products with third-party testing for quality control, such as U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) or NSF certification.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Why Trust Southern Living? Amanda Ogle is a writer for Southern Living who writes product reviews across a range of categories, including cleaning products, travel gear, kitchen gadgets, organization, crafting, home decor, furniture, and fashion.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Then, a year later, came the moves up the coaching ladder with the Heat that included G League work with the Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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He is noted for exceptional design work on notable homes in the area.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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The 30-year Treasury bond yield touched a high of 5.161%, its highest level since October 2023.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This means that the yield curve has gotten steeper.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Handiwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handiwork. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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