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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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How does the noun craft contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of craft are artifice, art, cunning, and skill. While all these words mean "the faculty of executing well what one has devised," craft may imply expertness in workmanship.

the craft of a master goldsmith

When is it sensible to use art instead of craft?

In some situations, the words art and craft are roughly equivalent. However, art implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power.

the art of choosing the right word

When could artifice be used to replace craft?

While in some cases nearly identical to craft, artifice suggests technical skill especially in imitating things in nature.

believed realism in film could be achieved only by artifice

Where would cunning be a reasonable alternative to craft?

The words cunning and craft are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cunning suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing.

a mystery plotted with great cunning

When would skill be a good substitute for craft?

The meanings of skill and craft largely overlap; however, skill stresses technical knowledge and proficiency.

the skill of a glassblower

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of craft
Noun
If craft cocktails are your thing, be sure to check out The Smoky Note in Albuquerque. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025 Karyn Lim The works of Singaporean designer Karyn Lim bridge craft, technology and sustainability. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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The offer is based on a similar proposal presented by US special envoy Steve Witkoff in July, originally crafted in coordination with Israel. Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025 Because coffeehouses aren’t just about caffeine—they’re about crafting an environment in which every latte, pastry, and pattern feels like part of the story. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craft
Noun
  • The look quickly spread to Instagram and Pinterest boards, becoming a favorite among renters and homeowners who wanted to hang functional art pieces.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But with each passing summer of enormous transfer spending, the chances of turning the boat around fade ever further.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Officials said that none of the passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident, and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Advances in deception and seeking technologies will further shape this contest, as each side works to reduce the effectiveness of the other’s systems.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Minnesota’s Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson condemned the deception and affirmed how troubling the ambush was.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 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
  • Others praised the pup's cunning.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Martin’s energy onstage always skyrockets and his performance skills are undiminished.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Alfons Freij is a mobile defenceman with enough puck skill to impress, but whose decision-making needs improvement before being considered an NHL player.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • House Republicans’ divisions on how the United States should engage in foreign wars will be on full display on Wednesday as the House prepares to vote on a handful of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The move seeks to turn up the heat on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine, but risks further destabilizing global trade relations.
    Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • But the Dolphins could offer to pay some of his remaining salary, in order to potentially secure a higher draft pick in a trade.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The river vessels’ Skylight Infinite Balcony Suites, for example, will feature the retractable windows that transform part of the cabin into a balcony, along with a ceiling window.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Tensions further escalated after two Chinese vessels, a navy destroyer and a coast guard craft, collided near the reef last month, heavily damaging the latter, while chasing a Philippine coast guard cutter.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Craft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craft. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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